he used to be very well behaved, model baby.slepped thru the night, used to eat well,play with his toys.all of a sudden he is changing, he demands more and more from me, crying after me"mamamama" a lot of the time, he is starting to be very fussy with his food.and seems to cry more then usual.he has started waking up at night.In between his nagging he still is the friendly cute boy that he is.
otherwise he is a perfectly healthy and well developed baby who has reached all his milestones.
We havnt changed his routine, neither have there been any changes in his day to day life.
i wanted to know is it just a phase that he is going thru, he could be teething,or is starting with his terrible 2's...LOL.is there something i can do.i have a 7.5 year old daughter who wasn't like this.i know one cant compare kids.
any advise will be greatly appreciated.
thanks
2007-06-13 22:03:25 · 10 answers · asked by dandyl 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Just gearing up for the terrible twos, my 17 month seems to be doing the same thing, just keep him on his schedule
2007-06-13 22:12:46 · answer #1 · answered by Rasta 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My oldest daughter did the same thing around the same time. Between teething, and streching her limits, and being needy, I about went crazy. I was pregnant with my 2nd at the time though and I know that's why it wore on me more. She moved on to 2 and actually calmed a bit. We still expereince some of those bad days, but as she moves closer to 2 1/2 she is getting better. Just about the time she grows out of it the next one will start. LOL
Best of luck to you. Keep calm and remember to steal some time for your self too.
2007-06-14 09:34:35 · answer #2 · answered by ribbitt_ribbitt_83 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he go to daycare? Check in with the school if he does. Sometimes children there are picking up on the negative behavior of the teachers who are frustrated all day. Otherwise be loving but firm and follow through when the answer is no or when you tell them you are going to do it. Being a pushover is the worst they are very smart and will walk all over you.
2007-06-14 06:36:56 · answer #3 · answered by sara b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally normal for a toddler...he is asserting his independence and his own will.
You may need to adjust his routine a bit. My 17 month old has completely changed his sleep habits. He has gone from two one hour naps to one three hour nap. We just went with it, changed the routine to accommodate his new schedule and things are peaceful in that department.
Other than that set reasonable boundaries, spend plenty of time with him (they seem to go through a more needy phase around this time), and try to relax. They are only little for such a short time.
2007-06-14 08:07:42 · answer #4 · answered by ladybmw1218 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do go through various stages of behavior, he is at the age where his teeth will be painful too. I know you said he is healthy, but have you taken him to his doctor? Often times a child can have an ear infection or sore throat without any other symptoms (fever, cough, etc.) and this can affect their behavior. You may, if just to rule this out, want to set him up for an appointment to check. :)
2007-06-14 07:49:08 · answer #5 · answered by jennifer k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he go to day care? Babysitter? Did something change that maybe you don't knwo about? Besides that... Both my girls went through a MOMMMMYYYY phase at 11 months with my first, and 15 months with my second. DOn't expect terrible 2's or you will get them, just go with it. Try to keep things consistent.
2007-06-14 05:51:44 · answer #6 · answered by mistyeveduncan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MY baby is 20 months and has gone from a quiet happy baby to miserable and demanding also. Yes it is a phase and they do snap out if it eventually. I've been through it 9 times now and basically you have to endure it all mum. Thats one of the joys of parenthood and no it doesnt get any easier as they get older. best of luck.
2007-06-14 05:32:32 · answer #7 · answered by gimumsa1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he gos to day care they tend to pick these things up, if not it is a stage my 15 month old is starting to do the same thing, one day great and perfect next screaming and demanding.
2007-06-14 05:58:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds alot like teething..there should be runny diapers and sometimes fever associated with that though...but it could be the start of terrible twos also where they test their boundries and are more needy...make sure that he is well hydrated and getting the proper nutirents and start each day with a deep breath : )
2007-06-14 05:22:14 · answer #9 · answered by buschchick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your son is growing up and challenging his boundaries - just make sure your firm and consistent and he will eventually grow out of it.
children are all different and do things at different times
girls tend to be better behaved than boys
2007-06-14 05:08:07 · answer #10 · answered by schmushe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋