My 12 month old son will not leave the on/off button alone on the TV. He does understand no, if he is doing something else and I say 'no' he stops. It's not for attention because we could be happily playing and he will just get up and switch the TV off or on. I thought that the light on the button maybe attracting him, but he has now started switching it on! I say no, shout his name, move him away etc but he does not pay a blind bit of notice to me. Any ideas on how to stop this? (and please no answers that involve smacking, he is a baby, or any stupid answers) I am worried about him breaking it as TV's aren't cheap and I would rather spend money on him!
2007-03-20 10:48:42 · 29 answers · asked by chelle0980 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
My daughter used to do this aswell, it drove me mad (especially during eastenders!).
I tried everything, shouting, distraction, but nothing worked.
In the end i ignored it and after a week she got bored of it having no effect and just stopped.
However she now likes to switch the cycle on the washer...you cant win so dont try..lol
2007-03-21 22:57:57 · answer #1 · answered by lilyp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a TV shield - its just a plastic cover that goes over the buttons on the TV so they can't press it. Unfortuneately, this only worked for a little while for my kids, they figured out you can bend it backwards and get behind it and still press the buttons.
What ultimately stopped them was I either unplugged the TV completely, or turned off the cable box so if they turned on teh TV, nothing happened. When they don't get results (the TV turning on), they'll stop pressing the on button. There is really no way to get a 1 year old to stop doing it otherwise I think. Good luck!
2007-03-20 12:27:45 · answer #2 · answered by Mom 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hiya,
My son when through this stage and (i'm sorry to tell you) he still does it now if he feels like winding me up. My son also understands the word 'no'. I have noticed that if i ignore the fact that he is stood there (with his finger on the button looking at me!) and carry on with what i'm doing he will walk away as he's not getting my attention. I know it's not easy but it really is a case of perserverance. Calling his name and moving him makes him think he's won the game and knows it will work again. Maybe you could try picking up another toy and pretend to play instead of giving him the attention? I hope this helps
2007-03-21 00:34:58 · answer #3 · answered by thisisme 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-01 05:56:59 · answer #4 · answered by fryback 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a few options:
At Babies-R-Us they have this 'TV protector' that's essentially a piece of clear plastic that covers all the buttons and keeps baby from turning it on and off.
You could unplug the tv; plug it in when you want to use it.
You could get rid of the tv entirely (cable's expensive, too!).
You could replace the tv with a model that has a 'child-proof' option: it disables all the programming buttons on the television, only allowing the power button to turn off the set, not turn it on. This was an option on the tv that my husband and I bought.
2007-03-20 10:55:40 · answer #5 · answered by shoujomaniac101 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
My son went through that phase starting about that age. Indeed, it started with the light attracting him. Then he discovered he could actually make something happen by pushing the button. Pushing buttons is pretty natural for toddlers and it's nearly impossible to stop them from doing it, especially when the result is as amazing as turning on the TV...it's part of their development and exploring the world around them.
I was never worried about him breaking our TV...it's not like it's a $3000 plasma screen. If it's a battle you insist on fighting, you're probably going to have to deny him access to the button. I don't see the point of punishing a toddler for natural behavior...the issue is more how you prevent him from doing it.
2007-03-20 11:03:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
My daughter does this and she's nearly 2 - so I've just kind of learnt to put up with it.
Although, now when she turns it off I tell her to turn it on and when she does I make a big deal out of it and take her away from the tv - distraction is key here- give your son something else to play with and he'll soon give up!!!
Sophia
2007-03-20 11:31:13 · answer #7 · answered by Sophia 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There might be a device you can get to put over the button...check at Babies R Us. If not, look for a tv cabinet with doors on it that you can lock. At that young of an age, he does not understand cause and effect, so punishing him isn't going to do anything. Good luck!
2007-03-20 10:57:52 · answer #8 · answered by Mia1385 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a button guard, or a cabinet with a lock so the baby can't turn the tv on and off. Good luck!
2007-03-20 15:16:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Seriously, smack his hand. You don't have to do it hard- just enough for him to get the point. I am so sick of parents that say that spanking is wrong. It's wrong when you are beating the child, but a little smack on the hand or butt get results. My son is the most well-behaved 3-year old. I get compliments from strangers ALL the time. It's because he CLEARLY knows his boundaries. It is equally as bad to not discipline bad behavior as it is to abuse a child.
2007-03-20 11:00:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋