but I can't help but to laugh.....=] now that he has mastered crawling he gets into everything (but his toys) lol i have "baby proofed" as much as i can....but he still finds the few things that can't be moved.
i have tried everything i can think of....now that he is on the move, he hates his swing, walker, play pin, johnny jumpper, and even the thing you wear and carry him in.......(he don't even show much intrest in toys anymore) ~unless they are my 4 yr old's toys~ lol prob. cause he knows they are a "no-no" lol
is there anyone that has an idea how i can keep him out of stuff? i cant get anything done unless he is napping (and thats most of the time once a day for about 30 mins.)
i tell him "no"......but he 'is' only 6 mos. .....so, not much good that is =] lol
so if anyone can help..........=]
*by the way it took me 40 mins. to type this (due to running after him) lol
2007-07-17 08:40:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
velcro works great or duct tape
2007-07-17 08:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by big bill 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
hahaha. I feel sorry for you. I have to laugh, because I know exactly what you mean. If there are things that you cannot move, try blocking them off with baby gates, or get creative with the furniture. We have a loveseat and a wingchair going across the length of the living room, and the excersaucer is wedged between them. They form a barricade so the baby can't get to the computer and papers... but then she started crawling THROUGH the excersaucer, so I had to put a heavy box there to block her.
She won't go in the ecxersaucer anymore, but she still likes the toys on it, so she will pull herself up to stand next to it and play with them.
Good luck! Oh no, I have to go rescue a book from infantile destruction!!!
2007-07-17 15:46:17 · answer #2 · answered by baby_savvy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately babies learn by exploring. The best thing you can do is get down on your hands and knees to his level. Look around and see what all he sees as this is what he will get into. He is really young to already be doing this. Putting him in a large play pen to play some of the time with toys so you can get things done will not hurt him. You are really going to have to be on your toes. It sounds as if he will do things that will get him hurt. What ever you do, Do not leave any extension cords plugged into the wall where he can see them. When he gets teeth, toddlers have been known to bite into them and get electrocuted or shocked and badly burned. I personally have known two little boys who have done this. I feel for you. Better invest in a good pair of running shoes, because honey, you will need them.
2007-07-17 15:48:18 · answer #3 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL!!! My daughter started crawling at 6 months and was the very same way!!! She very soon after started pulling herself up onto the entertainment center, tables, couches, my pant legs when I am walking by... I babyproofed too, she is 8 months old now and has learned how to crawl up the stairs. Im like you and just do what I can during that 30 min nap until my hubby gets home at night. Then I get a shower:) I am just enjoying following her around and watching her learn... Fun for us!!!
2007-07-17 15:47:45 · answer #4 · answered by ~ProudMommy~ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, I don't have much advice, but I know how you feel-I have a VERY active 7 month old who gets into everything, too! I have moved everything out of our living room and gated the exits. I put a bunch of her toys out and then I'm on my toes all day chasing after her. She's started pulling up already and is knocking things over also-so I hate to tell you they just get more active! Aside from what you've already done, it looks like you just have to stay on top of him. Good luck!
2007-07-17 15:48:10 · answer #5 · answered by mandi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a safe room or at least a section of the room safe that he can't get out of. When my daughter started crawling we used a couple of boxes and blocked off half of the living room so she could play there and that is it. Then he has a play area and can't get into everything else. Good luck, it only gets worse when he starts walking and climbing. I couldn't wait till my daughter walked and now I bite my tongue cuz of it...she is everywhere and getting into everything...plus she is FEARLESS so she climbs up on things, falls and cries for about a min before doing it again.
2007-07-17 15:45:02 · answer #6 · answered by MOMMY585 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your 4 year old play with him with his toys. That way you get a break and they get to bond. If the older one asks how long they have to play together, say " You have to play for either 30 little minutes or a whole half hour." They usually pick the minutes.
2007-07-17 15:47:47 · answer #7 · answered by magix151 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the fencing equipment to setup in your room. I just purchased a Northstates Superyard XT and added an extension to make it a decent sized area.
2007-07-17 15:50:46 · answer #8 · answered by currious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Id make barricades, out of ottomans, couch cushions, storage bins, etc and keep him in confined areas where I didnt want to put babygates.
We also rearranged the furniture to make it easier, for example just moved the couch in front of the fireplace we never used. We'd move it back if we had company over (although we rarely did)
Good luck.
2007-07-17 15:45:17 · answer #9 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Come to think of it, when i was a baby, my partents said i was like that too. He or she will grow out of it sometime most likely wne they are 1 or 2. they will learn from other people what is right and wrong. It must be hard to do it but he'll( or she'll lol) grow out of it
2007-07-17 15:45:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am mad about that velcroor duct tape comment. Get a play yard. One of those gated things that can be a lot bigger than a play pen and best thing ig just take it outside and he can get a little time out in the yard too.
2007-07-17 15:47:01 · answer #11 · answered by wynsda 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋