I know they're little that's why I'm stumped, I'm really not for hitting or anything like that but how do you handle misbehaving , temper tantrum throwing babies???
2007-07-06 06:51:50 · 11 answers · asked by NIKKI 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Be firm & consistant~ tell the babies that you don't like what they're doing & stop the misbehavior.
For the tantrums & whining~ sometimes it's best to simply ignore...
2007-07-06 06:58:56 · answer #1 · answered by Proud mother! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just firmly tell then NO, and make them look at you when you say it and walk away. If they are flopping around where they can hurt themselves, put them in their cribs and walk away. Most importantly don't give in to what they are mad about. I think 10 months old is too young for anything more, but once a child is over 1 yr I think time outs can start. They do not have to be in another room, I used the couch at that age, it is simply time out from what they want to do. And there were times I had to hold them there. Or the corner really got to my youngest. Consistency is the biggest thing with kids, they will continue to test you for life LOL You need to only give one warning and act EVERY time no matter how many times you have already done it, act after 1 warning and eventually it will sink in. And don't ease up after they are behaving, still stick with the 1 warning, if you start easing up you will set yourself back a mile.
I have 2 wonderful yet stubborn girls and have learned all of this through trial and error. You have to be consistent in whatever your actions are. That is why parents of young kids are so tired LOL Because trust me it only gets worse around 2 and 3, better to get a grip sooner than later. And if they are tired and are being ornery, make them take a nap, a little sleep can do wonders for the attitude. My youngest has gone through phases were she will not need naps and suddenly needs them again and she is 6.
2007-07-06 14:02:05 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Coffee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A slap on the hand to start with, a big NO and if he does it again a time out somewhere other than his bedroom. Because if you use his bedroom, then the place where he sleeps will become a place that he doesn't like. You have to remember that children learn how to act and react with you from the time they are born until they are 2, those are the ages where they will learn a lot including how to manipulate you. So even though they are young you have to show them that you are the boss and that you mean business , when you say No , it means NO, just because they are little doesn't mean they can do whatever they want.
Be consistent is the best thing you can do.
good luck
2007-07-06 14:03:22 · answer #3 · answered by johanne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a 10 month old, all you can do is distract them with something else. For a 15 month old, that is the age I start using "time out". My son is only in it for 1 minute and I sit with him. You also have to pick your battles. You cannot time out for every little thing. When for example, he climbs up on the table, I tell him to stop & get down. If he does not, I count to 3, then take him down and tell him time out. He sits, and usually cries for a minute. Afterwards, I tell him no climbing then bring him to some other toy. This has worked very well for us.
As for temper tantrums, they are just a part of growing up. Try distaction without giving in to whatever the tantrum is about. If you give in, you have shown that by throwing a fit, you get what you want. Remember, they are still learning and it takes lots of time and patience. Good luck!
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2007-07-06 13:59:42 · answer #4 · answered by Jamie-Ann 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's hard for them to understand until they are about 2 or 3 - but they can tell your tone of voice even if they don't understand the words. A low, stern voice and matching face let's them know something was bad. Find a safe time-out spot... even a gated corner in the house. Avoid using the bed/crib for punishing.. otherwise when it's time for bed they will think they are being punished and you'll have a hard time getting them to go to bed. And whatever you do, don't give them what they are crying for or they learn that 'when i cry, i get what i want'. Be committed to this.... they need to know who the boss is... if you get a handle on it now while they are little... life will be much easier when they are older. Glad to see you don't want to dismiss bad behavior. This is the BEST time to start!
2007-07-06 14:02:34 · answer #5 · answered by Dulos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a big fan of time out.
For a 10 month old, I might scold him/her for the misbehavior making sure that their little brain can comprehend what I'm saying. Then place the child in the crib for 5 minutes.
A 15 month old should be able to sit in a little chair for a short time out period.
If they do something very dangerous, and are maybe even a repeat offender, and resounding "NO!" and a little swat on the diaper (not enough to hurt, just to make the sound) usually does the trick.
2007-07-06 13:57:53 · answer #6 · answered by Lori 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I've been wondering that, too! LOL... my 8 month old has been "snapping" on us a little lately! What?! But what I've been doing is FIRMLY telling her "that is NOT nice, ____
(fill in the baby's name)!" And distracting her with one of her favorite toys. Until she understands more, that type of nurturing will have to do. We can just be persistent and still gentle yet firm with them when they are so little. The tantrums never last following my doing what I described, so I believe it is working.
2007-07-06 13:59:10 · answer #7 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are at home completely ignore them!!!!! The only reason they throw a tantrum is to get your attention so if you ignore them they feel like "this isn't getting me anywhere".
If you are in public leave whereever you are and go home and put them right to bed.
If you can't leave where you are take them into the bathroom and give them a swat on the but (not to the point it hurts just to get their attention) and give them a time out in the bathroom until they stop the tantrum.
They are little, BUT trust me they know they are doing something wrong. WHATEVER YOU DO DO NOT give it to the reason they are throwing the tantrum!
2007-07-06 13:58:31 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle S 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
According to my sons pediatrician by the way my son is fifteen months old the key is to walk away and ignore them. It's difficult but better than the spanking method because later you would have to justify to your child why it is not okay to hit.
2007-07-06 14:01:20 · answer #9 · answered by mombean1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what it is ...... be consistent. And of course, ignore the tantrum and make sure that others do the same thing. (grandparents, the other parent). Don't give in!!! It may break your heart, but don't give in.
2007-07-06 13:58:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋