My 11 month old constantly needs attention and would scream if you leave him alone with his toys, even if you remain in his visual field. I've invested in almost what seems like every toy under the sun and they are of no interest to him.
2007-07-27 16:55:27 · 13 answers · asked by Alla P 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
you can not teach a kid how to play! find a "lure" for him. manipulate toys with him for awhile and watch him on how he reacts to it. don't buy those expensive toys that plays music, etc. or just because something is colorful - he's still young. find just a simple and safe thing around your house as a lure for you to observe how he plays with it and let him lead the play, not you. Play should be open ended. If you give your baby a small carton box let him do whatever he wants with it (he would chew, bite, lick, stare, throw, etc).
2007-07-27 17:02:20 · answer #1 · answered by magicdust 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When he is awake during the day, try putting him down for a few minutes every day, and as time goes on, increase the time. If not, you'll be carrying him around on your hip until he's 5. The sooner you train him, the easier it'll be. Try not to over stimulate him, this sometimes makes them feel stressed out because they have too many toys to choose from. Sometimes babies are entertained by the cheapest most unusual thing. My daughter loves playing with water bottles. Just make sure the lid is off and other parts that can pose as choking hazards are also off. Don't get so stressed out. he'll soon pass this stage.
2007-07-31 15:28:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know mY daughter was exactly like that then one day around 13 months she no longer wanted me around and she would play in the corner where all her toys are. I think it is normal and all kids outgrow it sooner or later because my sister commented that her daughter did the same thing a few\ months later (they are 3 months apart).
TV still does not work for me. My daughter loves the Geico commercials but that is about it. Hopefully your 11 month old will out grow it!
2007-07-28 00:07:41 · answer #3 · answered by kate 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep paying attention to him for another month or 2. Around age 10 months babies go through something called "stranger anxiety"..My baby used to cry when I was sitting right next to her --if I just turned my head away! Its a phase that the baby will grow out of. Just keep offering different toys and experiences. When they get bored with one toy, put it away for a week or 2--when you bring it back our it will seem like a brand new to them.
2007-07-28 00:03:31 · answer #4 · answered by preciselyright 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All kids are different. I have a grandson who can keep himself busy for long stretches of time with one or two toys.
Your baby might have too many toys in front of him.
Check out to see what he actually likes to do. LIke some kids love pushing buttons and hearing sounds. Some like to hammer on things. Some love soft teddybears. Some like dolls some like trucks. Some can spend lots of time putting things in a little box, then empty it and start all over again.
Gradually help your little one learn to play on his own. To instantly have him adapt to long stretches of time isn't easy.
Also some kids are just more attatched to mom than others.
some babys love to help mom empty the dishwasher. Or get him a little vacum or something that loooks like it and he will feel like he is helping mom. Have a drawer of tupperwear and other soft things used for the kitchen that he can play with while you are in the kitchen.
Before you know it he will be a dad with children of his own.
2007-07-28 03:36:07 · answer #5 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is normal to some extent, and he'll probably outgrow it, but I understand it can be tiring. Maybe you could try to spend time closer to him during non-play times of the day. For example, you could try wearing him on your back in a carrier like a mai tei or a Baby Bjorn. Also, perhaps you could let him sleep in your bed with you for part of the night or for one of his naps.
When you set him down to play, sit with him but slowly move your self farther away throughout the day. Try reading a book or have your own activity to do on the floor with him so he has the chance to entertain himself more.
2007-07-28 00:07:13 · answer #6 · answered by Carolyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is purely developmental....anywhere from 10 months to 16 months, every baby has a hard time with this and it only lasts for about a month or two....there is no teaching involved...your child will out grow it and if you show your support for him right now, he will be more likely to be more independant later....i have three kids and right now, my youngest is going through this....i even have to dishes with him on my hip....he will not even tolerate standing next to me in the same room....he wants to be held all the time....i know it will pass as it did with my other two, and i really believe that if you cater to his needs now, he will be more independant in the future
2007-07-28 00:16:54 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Play with your son with the toys show him what they can do.Maybe take him to some playdates.
2007-07-28 00:26:39 · answer #8 · answered by Ms.Danielle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that problem but it seem like my baby girl got over it when i got her a doll ( my baby girl is my niece) and she was fine after that but with a boy i dont know have you tried barney videos?
2007-07-27 23:58:44 · answer #9 · answered by Darlene T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get him a walker so he can walk around ( just make sure the stairs are covered) also try starting an activity with him and as soon as he is absobed into it go do what u need to do (as long as hes in your feild of vision of course)
2007-07-28 00:40:58 · answer #10 · answered by Bookybell 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋