my 3 year old girl has to have doll every where all the time i have tried lots of way to stop it but i can't
she will not eat at a meal she just sits there with here doll
she has to have it at bed time or she will not sleep
2007-05-17 09:11:50 · 10 answers · asked by josh z 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
tried both of those ideas
2007-05-17 09:19:52 · update #1
tried those thing too
2007-05-17 09:34:30 · update #2
I would let her sleep with it. I see no harm in that. But taking it places I see the problem. I hate to say it... but you need to NOT let her take it... NOT let her eat with it. Just put your foot down. At first it will be hard and I understand she'll probably go crazy. But it's the only way. You can even tell her "you can't take this, but if you don't throw a fit, then I'll let you sleep with it... but if you do throw a fit then you don't get to sleep with it." Good luck. :) Really your gonna need it. Sorry.
2007-05-17 09:32:23 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't stop this habit. She's very little and kids her age have "loveys". Some of them are VERY attached to them, like your daughter seems to be, and some are not so much, like my son. He has a specific blanket that he likes to sleep with and a stuffed bear... that's it. But if he did carry his teddy around all the time, I wouldn't mind. It's a comfort/security thing. Why would you want to take that feeling away from your little girl. She will eventually grow out of it. Be patient with her. Let her take the doll around and let her hold her at meal time... what's the harm in that? If the doll gets too dirty throw it in the wash. Your daughter will not starve herself. Little kids don't have the ability to go on a hunger strike for very long... their little bodies will demand food and she will eat. Just be patient!
2007-05-21 14:43:31 · answer #2 · answered by mlcg2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is common and acceptable for a child of that age to have a comfort item. Stop trying to make her give it up or she will only cling harder. Make her take responsibility for the doll, make sure it has clothes on and is appropriately dressed for the occasion (it will need to have plenty of clothes). Have her make sure the doll minds her manners, and make sure that the doll is in bed on time and asleep on time. Have her set aside time to read to the doll and teach the doll etc. The more responsibility she has for the doll, the more she will learn to have for herself. Children who have a comfort object are often more emotionally healthy and are better able to deal with the bumps and bruises of life than those who don't ever take to one object. Relax, she won't have the doll with her at her high school graduation (although it may still be in her room at home) and she won't have it with her at her wedding. She is normal and will grow up just fine.
2007-05-17 16:39:26 · answer #3 · answered by Momofthreeboys 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try setting a plate for your daughter's doll. Tell her she needs to do a good job eating her meal so her dolly can learn to eat like a big girl too.
At bed time, just tuck them into bed together.
At the age of three, it is totally normal to have a comfort object or favorite toy. She WILL outgrow her dolly when she is ready. Until then, just try to be patient :)
2007-05-17 16:31:16 · answer #4 · answered by western b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only problem I see is her not eating. I would have her pretend to feed her baby doll. Tell her baby needs to eat and so does she.
There is really no harm in her carrying a doll around everywhere.
2007-05-17 16:53:34 · answer #5 · answered by samira 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she really isn't causing any harm having her doll with her...if she's not eating then try feeding her otherwise she'll eat when she gets hungry....if she's not eating at all it may call for you taking her to a dr....otherwise just let her enjoy her doll whenever she wants.
2007-05-21 14:12:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could let her keep it or at christmas time have it give it to santa in exchange for some presents. Any Santa will take it for you.
2007-05-17 16:51:16 · answer #7 · answered by buzyb 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i had a daughter who was like that with a soother/dummy! the only way to do it is get rid, and have a few 'off' days! just be prepared
2007-05-17 16:15:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
tell her she has to leave it or it will get dirty and then you will have to trow it away my mom took mine while i was slepping then told me she dis not where it was after i calm down about a week she got it out and gave it to me again and i did't need it all the time then
2007-05-17 16:18:19 · answer #9 · answered by Candy Girl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just let her have the doll
2007-05-17 16:46:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋