my daughter has started to have hissy fit if she dosent want to do somthimg ie have her nappy changed or go in her car seat is this normal at this age?
2006-11-27 23:20:46 · 18 answers · asked by makemesmile 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I know how you feel. Reuben is 8 months too and throws his head back when i try to wipe him clean following a meal really trying to tell me he doesn't like it. I'm trying to baby signing with him so that he can learn to communicate with actions. Studies have shown babies can understand and repeat signs long before their vocal cords can form words, thus instead of being frustrated and hissy fitting they can tell you what they want or you can distract them easier. So before a nappy change you can sign 'change nappy' and at least the baby knows what you are about to do, then I give Reuben an animal book and we sign the animals whilst nappy change is happening. Going in the car seat you can sign 'see friends' or 'go swimming' to include them in whats happening. I guess all of us have to face temper tantrums sometime but at least if we've given them a means of communicating their frustration isn't so immense and we can at least try to reason with them!
2006-11-28 06:43:08 · answer #1 · answered by spenceshirem19 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sure is, get used to the hissy fits they continue until they are about 4 years old. It does get easier as they get older and you can use the naughty step etc and negotiate with them in public to avoid a scene.
2006-11-28 08:35:40 · answer #2 · answered by Chickette 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes!!!!!! My son is just coming up to nine months and has been doing the same. At this age they know what they want and don't want, and like to let you know about it. Just ignore the little fits, let them know that it wont provoke a reaction and they will get fed up of doing it. Its good to start now as it will help with the terrible twos etc!! I have been doing this with my son, and the little temper tantrum are becoming less.
2006-11-28 07:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by chelle0980 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unfortunately this is quite normal . She is starting to express her feelings and is trying to tell you that she doesn't like what is happening . Sometimes a fit can just be because they are tired or don't feel good or who knows why babies throw fits. Eventually she will stop especially when she can talk to you and tell you what she wants or doesn't want. Just wait..... there are more fits to come especially with little girls. ha ha! Good luck to you.
2006-11-28 07:39:39 · answer #4 · answered by ws_422 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yep and it just gets better and better. Wait till she learns the word no and can actually run. IT's totally normal, they go through stages like that all the time, it's as they learn what they do and don't like and start to learn that their beahviour affects outcomes. It will pass soon enough then something new will come along. Try to perservere with what you want and don't give in to her too much, otherwise she will learn that bad behaviour gets you what you want.
2006-11-28 07:27:17 · answer #5 · answered by meep meep!! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
absolutely, i am on my third boy, and so i am told girls are even worse with their hissy fits. whatever you do dont give into it, let her scream if she has to, learn to shut off and ignore it. but make sure she is still doing what you want her to do. or you will find she will scream all the more cause she knows it will get round you. good luck, and it does ease within few months, she is just learning to find her voice.
2006-11-28 07:32:24 · answer #6 · answered by lamyarhull 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh completely..she is starting to express her personality and likes and dislikes! most know their own mind and will make sure you know around this age. if she is really obstroporous a gentle tap on the back of the hand ith a firm but not raised voice no is ok till shes old enough for time out etc
2006-11-28 07:24:10 · answer #7 · answered by serephina 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My son is 6 months old and does this. They get to where they can start to move and they don't want to be restricted from doing so. It's completely normal.
2006-11-28 11:06:17 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, seems kind of young, she just must have a strong personality and be very smart, she knows how to try to get her way already. i wouldnt worry about it. i hope she gets better for you, because I know hissy fights arent fun.
2006-11-28 07:33:32 · answer #9 · answered by jeanjean 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my son had a mild form of this at that age but now has ten times worse ones at 18months so enjoy the lil ones while they la!!!ye its normal!!!!!
2006-11-28 15:24:06 · answer #10 · answered by catznolan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋