My two yeard old son keeps spitting out what he is drinking from his cup. I have tried the corrner, taking it from him except at meal time and smaking his mouth. NOTHING seems to stop him. Got any sugestions?
2007-02-25 10:49:02 · 12 answers · asked by Ethans Mom 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
We have tried sippy versus straw cups and big boy cups. He does it with all of them
2007-02-25 10:53:07 · update #1
I agree with Gabe, make him clean it up every time!
My second one did this too. He cut it out when we stopped give him more than a swallow at a time. He's thirsty, so he drank. If he got one swallow more than he wanted at the time, he'd spit it out. It's great fun to play in something wet. Making him clean it up will send the message that spitting is NOT okay. If he wants to spit, stand him up to the sick, and tell him, this is where we can spit. Limiting the amount of water, or milk he gets at a time, will help control the mess. I KNOW by now you've had to moment where, you didn't notice it until he'd done it several times! This way, he does it once, and he doesn't get anymore to drink right now. He'll get the message.
2007-02-25 11:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by Patty O' Green 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We also went thru this. We also made him clean it up when he spit as the first person stated. We also explained to him it was not acceptable and took the cup away. During dinner we would let him have a drink when he was thirsty but moved the cup away so he couldn't reach it. We didn't want to deprive him of drinking during a meal, but kept control of the situation.
He has stopped spitting out what he drinks, and now is blowing bubbles. I think he is just learning what he can do. So, now are again talking about table manners.
Good luck!!
2007-02-25 13:47:42 · answer #2 · answered by TMOM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give him a chance, just take the cup away. He'll get the idea--even at meal time. Right now he's thinking that sometimes it's ok to spit (during dinner) and then other times it's not. You need to be consistent. If he's truly thirsty, he'll drink when you give him the cup. Just make sure you offer it to him often so that he gets enough liquid in him, but as soon as he spits, take it from him. No 3 strikes or anything like that. Just an instantaneous disappearance of his beverage. He'll get the hint after it happens to him a few times. Smacking his mouth will only teach him that hitting is ok and at this age, he's going to experiment with that and you won't be able to tell him it's naughty because you do it.
2007-02-25 10:53:16 · answer #3 · answered by Sit'nTeach'nNanny 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
#1 - At meal time, don't give him or anyone else cups until the meal is close to the end. That way he won't ruin meal time, and you won't feel that bad if you have to remove him from the table.
#2 - When you give him the cup, remind him of the rules: "Remember the rule for the cup is no spitting. If you spit, I will have to take the cup away. OK, here's the cup, please do the right thing - drink with no spitting."
#3 - Keep taking it away when he does it.
"Spitting is not OK. If you do it one more time, then I'm going to take your cup away." And then do it, and don't give it back to him.
Hard to do...but he will learn by reinforced consistency.
Good luck.
2007-02-25 10:56:29 · answer #4 · answered by Stan W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the cleaning it up idea.
Or if he acts out, no treat or dessert, or the tv gets turned off. Something of that sort.
Plus I wouldn't give him a cup. Make him watch everyone else drink away and make him see that he doesn't get the privelage.
When he does ask for a cup give him water to start.
If he starts to behave, then give him something he enjoys drinking as a reward.
Good Luck.
2007-02-25 10:59:44 · answer #5 · answered by mrsdragonfly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seem him in the eyes till now giving the cup and say, "No spit! Mommy will take your cup in case you spit." while he spits, take the cup at modern and don't provide it returned for no less than an hour. If he needs drink in between time, provide him in basic terms water in cup you carry. advise what you assert and say what you advise from now till he's eighteen.
2016-10-01 23:48:39 · answer #6 · answered by carlstrom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too have a two year old and for a while he went through this spitting stage and a few pops in the mouth he stopped.
2007-02-25 10:55:07 · answer #7 · answered by No. 2 Due 12/31/2008 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
He likes the reaction he gets. Show him no attention for it, and see how quickly he loses interest.
2007-02-25 11:36:19 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make him clean up what he spits out, consistantly, EVERY time.
2007-02-25 10:52:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my son is also 2 and just started doing that he only does it whens he's full !also i think they are just testing cause and effect,or maybe wanting attention!i don't know iam asking myself this same question!
2007-02-25 11:19:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋