My seven month old daughter is beginning to whine a lot and also to throw little mini temper tantrums! I am not sure how to handle this because I wasn't really expecting it until she was a bit older. It's not appropriate to discipline a baby like you would a toddler, so I don't really know what to do. It also is getting quite irritating because I'm with her all day and my extended family seems to think it is "cute"!
Mostly she does this when I need to put her down in order to complete a chore. I give her lots of attention and playtime and interact with her, but I like to think I also encourage her to be independent....I put her down on a blanket with favorite toys so she can play and I give her time in her jumparoo where she can see me for short periods of time.
This is a recent development....she only does it with me. I try to redirect her by distracting her with a different toy or sometimes I simply tell her "no" and finish up what I am doing. What do other people recommend?
2007-08-10 02:27:37 · 8 answers · asked by kath_08012 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You are doing the right thing. Babies change often. Next week it will be something different.
2007-08-10 02:32:25 · answer #1 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She is realizing who you are and that you are her most important person. Babies have "seperation anxiety" that develops right around that time. You can 't discipline it away. She will stop whining and whimpering after you are out of sight after a few minutes. IF you can keep her in sight while you are doing things, that may help. But let her know gently that you have to put her down just for a few minutes and will be back, she'll calm down. Be sure you are not trying to leave her alone for extended periods. If babies realize their needs will be met eventually they normally get more tolerant of the wait. Good luck! Enjoy this time with your little girl.. they grow up fast.
2007-08-10 02:37:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems to me you're handling it great. Btw tell those clods that think it's "cute" NOT to laugh when she does it, or it will be perpetuated. It needs to be completely ignored when she's whining and tantrumming (is that a word?lol).
I think she wants to be held by you, which is understandable because this is the age when children develop separation anxiety.
Are you sure she's not tired? My kids got whiny when they were pooped.
If it's your comfort or her comfort, you come first. Baby will not be taken care of if Mom has a nervous breakdown.
You're a good mom. Follow your instincts. The way that you care for your daughter tells me that you are educated and caring. Just keep trying different ways until you find something comfortable for both of you. Just think, soon she'll be able to FOLLOW you! lol!
TX Mom
Debbie
2007-08-10 02:44:19 · answer #3 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cousin does almost the same things even though she is 2 and a half. Temper tantrums are normal from ages 1-3. They are the result offrustration. Try reading this:
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/tantrums.html
~a
2007-08-10 02:35:26 · answer #4 · answered by Let Them Eat Cake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just let her cry a little. She will get over it. At that age they will do anything to get you to pay 100% attention and are really good at making you feel bad about not giving it to them. The fact that you give her so much time is why she expects you to hold her all day. Enjoy your time with her as a baby, but don't let it make you feel bad that you can't give her the constant attention she wants. Good Luck
2007-08-10 02:39:42 · answer #5 · answered by gurizaum100 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This will not be the first time a baby throws a temper tantrum. Why is she crying? Try to find out and solve the problem without spoiling he rinto getting whatever she wants.
2007-08-10 02:39:15 · answer #6 · answered by Answer Person 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my little boy started around 5/6months with the clinginess and whining all the time but i found the more fuss i made over him, the worse he got. he dosent do it with his dad or my mum! hes now 13months and even wirse sometimes but nowadays i just carry on with what ive got to do, because hell soon get bored of staring at me through the babygate and go off and play. hes better now he can crawl and cruise the furniture. i think mostly it was because he couldnt transport himself! good luck x x x
2007-08-10 02:43:55 · answer #7 · answered by harleemonster06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore her. As long as she isn't choking. We learn very early on life what gets us what we want. If you know that she's not wet, hungary, or sick, let her pitch her fit. Get a baby monitor and that way you can hear her if she starts to choke, but leave the room when she does this. When she sees that it dosen't do anything for her she will stop.
2007-08-10 02:47:35 · answer #8 · answered by specialsuber 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋