My daughter likes to walk around and hate toys buts loves misc things like my remote control and other items. But she likes to move around, and I feel guilty because she does this more than she likes to play. She likes to be held but ONLY when she ready! Im okay with it, but is it normal?
2007-02-07 01:00:36 · 12 answers · asked by EyeKneadPoints 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
this is very normal...she is trying to explore her world around her...she wants to know what is ok and not...just make sure you have anything unsafe put up or locked up so she can not hurt herself and let her explore...of course keep a close eye on her and be there when she wants that cuddle time...maybe when she is wandering around you could kind of follow her and use this time to teach her what things are...for example the remote, tell her what it is and show her what it does...she may enjoy that and you will be teaching her...and if she gets into it throw in a few things she cant play with and tell her why...hope this helps!
2007-02-07 02:41:48 · answer #1 · answered by MommyofThree 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, absolutely. Especially if they are an only child. You can always ask them "can mommy play too?" Let them play and when they are ready they will let you join in. My 2 1/2 year old was the same way even with an older brother. And now my two boys are inseperable!! So, it is just a stage your child is going through, but give it some time and you will see it change really fast.
2007-02-07 09:08:40 · answer #2 · answered by TABI 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is perfectly normal....I always joke I am going to just my kids boxes for Christmas because even at 2 1/2, 4 1/2, and 6 1/2 they play with the boxes more. It is how the learn to play imaginatively and that is not a bad thing.
2007-02-07 09:10:20 · answer #3 · answered by mom2ace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is exploring. YES mom needs to be there and play a 'name game'. We can never "really" leave them alone.
I put my son in a safe place, Child safe- his bedroom and let him play by himself, with the "baby monitor" ON so I could listen to him. I would call out to him every 15 minutes or so and ask him what he is doing..he would laugh or yell mom back at me.
Be creative, mine never liked the usual things and loved the shoes, remotes or cat toys. I did however drive a car or train to a interesting thing and he loved the "noise" I made or what ever.
My son is three and he still takes a bath and I watch him like a hawk. To many kids are curious and its dangerous. Independent does not mean wise , knowledgeable or experienced.
I started flashcard for alphabet and numbers and we played identification games with books or in the grocery store. Its fun for you both and its on the right road to learning the basics.
2007-02-07 09:14:03 · answer #4 · answered by Denise W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is really good. Most babies her age are wanting to be held and whiney if not held. I would say to interact with her more with toys and see where that will lead. My son was the same way, he wanting to explore and see things that we used instead of his toys. He is independently dependent with us.. if you can understand that. He wants to do things on his own all the time and this has been since he was about 1 and now he is 5. I wish you all the luck.
2007-02-07 09:08:18 · answer #5 · answered by luvthbaby2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal. Every kids always pass this kind of stageses like they think they can help already but you are old enought and should know whats best for the kid specially when they were 1 yr old up... so you have to watch her all the time 27 - 7
2007-02-07 09:07:28 · answer #6 · answered by the choosen1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girls are very independent my daughters always did there own thing and when they reached two -three they started to play with there dolls more and used there imagination.my boys where always wanting my attention and i had to sit and play with them and always wanted cuddles.i have six girls two boys and now there all very independent and out going so don't worry.as the boys hate being cuddled now and the girls always snuggle up to me on the sofa even at twenty .
2007-02-07 09:10:49 · answer #7 · answered by diane o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should let her think she's playing by herself. Let her do something on her own, just make sure that you're not too far away, in case something happens. Also, don't think that you shouldn't play with her at all. I'm sure she enjoys playing with you. Balance her alone time with playing with others.
2007-02-07 09:10:52 · answer #8 · answered by princessnm92 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter was the same way.. she would run before she learned how to walk. just bear with her.. shes the kind of kid that has a strong mind ( like my hellgirl ) and that later going to be a pain in the butt.. yeah. good luck .. my hellgirl is 15 and i think shes going to be a marine drill instructor.haha
2007-02-07 09:21:48 · answer #9 · answered by ♥lois c♥ ☺♥♥♥☺ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is normal. It is wonderful to have a child that is independant and can entertain themselves! I would make sure that she is around other kids often though so she learns how to interact with them.
Good luck!!!!!
2007-02-07 09:09:21 · answer #10 · answered by Kristi S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋