my daughter throws temper tantrums when she doesnt get her way, i though this stage would happen much later i figure its bcuz she wants to "explore" but how do i disiciline a 7 month old?
2007-01-07 05:40:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
that is a good question... it is amazing that your child is wanting to explore this early... she is advanced... we need as many smart women as we can get.. i give my son as much opportunity as possible to check things out... of course i keep him safe, but if its gonna make a mess or something, i just let him do it and clean later... he has his little tantrums, mostly when he is tired... try to have one place where she can completely be able to do as she pleases... somewhere that is completely safe and with alot of newer toys for babies around a year old.. she needs freedom, but also to know that she can't always do as she wants... its hard, trust me i know...
as for diciplining, re-direction... its a great tool, always keep something that she can play with where ever you go...
and i just simply say no... one word commands at this age... and show her something she can do...
if that doesnt work... let her cry without giving her attention... then try again to re-direct and praise if she listens to you when you say no.... good job listening..
i am not saying she will understand all of this... but its a good way to start... and realize it will take sometime and a lot of tries..
but the more you do it, and if you stay consistant... it does work...
2007-01-07 06:12:17 · answer #1 · answered by cathy n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an almost 7 month old that seems to be tantruming somewhat when things don't go her way. She'll scream bloody murder sometimes when you take things away from her or when you don't let her touch something. But, I think it is mostly frustration because she recently cut her two bottom teeth and I think she's working on her uppers now. She gets pretty fussy when those teeth are moving under the gums. She's getting to the point where she understands some of what we say so if I have to take something away from her (like my hair out of her clenched fist) I will say no as I do it, then quickly distract her with something she can have. Distraction is really the only thing you should do to discipline a child at this age--cognitively they are not going to understand timeout. So, put your baby down if you need a quick break, but not to punish baby.
2016-05-23 03:35:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's perfectly normal. She is communicating her frustration the only way she can..by screaming and throwing a fit. The only thing you can do is remove the object or the situation...take away the remote, take her out of the bathroom, or whatever the situation calls for. You can ignore her tantrums, but at this age, she only sees it as she's upset and you are not there to help. A more age appropriate response would be to give her feelings a name. Tell her that you know she is upset. Explain it to her and although she doesn't yet understand what you are saying, the fact that you are taking time to talk to her tells her that you care. Then find something that she can do and play with her. When she gets a little older and understands why she can't have something, that is when she is old enough to understand that when she has a tantrum, she is not only not going to get what she wants, but will get no attention until she stops screaming.
2007-01-07 05:49:58 · answer #3 · answered by Michele B 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes...7month olds can throw "temper tantrums", if you want it to call it that. Your baby is expressing her wants/desires. She is expressing her frustration when you stop her from doing something she can't. I think this is normal. Just like when she's hungry, or scared, or happy she will express to you her immediate feeling.
As far as discplining her...there's no need for scolding or punishment. If she's not suppose to explore an area where she shouldn't be then by all means stop her. Just redirect her to an area where she can explore. She at that age where she should be crawling and exploring. Give her an area where she can do that.
2007-01-07 05:55:42 · answer #4 · answered by Sydney 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
7 month old children do not throw tantrums. They are typically non-verbal and are trying to communicate simple needs to the parent. You, as the parent, need to stop viewing this communication as a "temper tantrum" - it's simply a request for attention, food, clean diaper, etc.
2007-01-07 05:44:28 · answer #5 · answered by annieohbee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's not a tantrum really. it's normal for a 7 month old to object when you take a toy away. this is what you want to start seeing to happen. it's part of their development. the "tantrum" is her only way of expressing her displeasure. do not disipline a 7 month old. she does not understand. she is only expressing herself the only way she knows. you can start saying things to her now, so you'll be in practice when she's older and the phrase won't be new such as i know you're angry but we need to learn other ways to express our anger and use our words. she's not going to respond but will usually calm down if you use a nice tone of voice. please do not disipline her now. if this action now is making you want to start disiplining, you're in for so much stress as she gets older. while you can go ahead and not let her get her way and let her throw her fit now at her age. it will teach her early that throwing a fit is not an acceptable way of getting what you want. but don't expect her to magically learn it. many children don't understand this well into adulthood. be calm and be loving and treasure your first glimpe of her becoming her own person. she'll grow up and be big girl all too soon. don't get so stressed out. enjoy every minute! i know it's trying and you could just bang your head on the wall, but getting frustrated will not help she is still very much in tune to your emotions and feelings and getting frustrated is only going to make things worse. the best is yet to come my dear. take a breath and settle down before she throws herself on the floor at toys r us and other people are looking at you like you're the worst parent alive. it's happened to all of us. start learning now ways to remain calm and teaching her other ways to express frustrtation. good luck. breath deep, it's going to be a long ride.
2007-01-07 06:41:43 · answer #6 · answered by cagney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get her own way? shes a baby . . . . how does a 7 month old baby throw a tantrum??
2007-01-07 05:47:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't discipline a 7 month old. You divert her attention.
2007-01-07 05:57:37 · answer #8 · answered by Not Laughing w/ U 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hang on to your hat now!! :) Yes it is normal & let me tell you it has only just begun!! Try to distract her & move her to something safe.
2007-01-07 06:35:52 · answer #9 · answered by cowgirlkolbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u take away simple things. put her to bed when she does that. she'll probably be a brat when she gets older.
2007-01-07 05:48:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋