I have a 10 month old son and when I hold him, he likes to
suddenly scratch my face! He then smiles and tries to do
it again and again. Even if I yell at him or slap his hand (gently)
he still does it. Is this normal or should I be concerned?
2007-09-14 05:59:49 · 8 answers · asked by ungoliant2 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Yeah, my son did it, now he's on to slapping and pinching. Slap or scratch him back and tell him he hurt you. he won't like it and will learn to stop after a few times
2007-09-14 06:06:06 · answer #1 · answered by camryangel33 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Yep, it's normal. He's learning through feel. He doesn't realize that he's scratching or hurting people. Just keep his nails clipped. I don't think he understands what you mean when you yell or slap his hand at this point.
You could try using words that will redirect. For example try opening his hand and allowing him to rub your cheek (while holding his fingers in an open position) and saying words like be gentle, or ah, that's nice. Good luck!
2007-09-14 06:10:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Glad I'm not the only one going through this!! My son is 8 months & LOVES to slap people in the face!
He even back handed and then slapped his Pop Pop in one fluid motion.
I was told by all when I voiced concern that it's normal. I'm sticking to saying STOP in a stern but not load voice when he does something bad like that. I'm reserving NO for anything that seriously dangers others or himself.
It's not working at all right now, but I'm sure if my hubby & I stick to it, it'll eventually sink in.
Good Luck!
2007-09-14 07:25:09 · answer #3 · answered by Jennield 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My infant began doing this at approximately 3 months outdated. We tried mittens, A&D ointment, hats, each little thing. and she or he grew to become into depressing. properly, took her to the physician and seems she has ecsema, a epidermis condition complication-unfastened in babies. They call it the itch that rashes. So if the place she's scratching seems a touch rashy, that would desire to be it! We have been prescribed hydrocortisone 2.5%, the stuff over the counter is a million%, and informed to persist with it 2x an afternoon, and then moisturize with a greasy, unscented epidermis protectant. We use Vaseline. in any case, we did that and there grew to become into instantaneous alleviation and therapeutic. Take infant to the physician and notice what they say, because of the fact your case sounds purely like mine.
2016-12-26 10:34:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is normal. Just tell him "ouch, that hurts mommy" and move his hand away, and keep doing it. If he does it repeatedly then say it again this time setting him down and see if that gets his attention to stop.
My kids are 6 and 8 and I have found my anger only makes it 10x worse. Do not yell, use actions instead.
Move his hand away and set him down. And if you slap him he will just try to slap back. It just takes time at this age on. You have to be consistent in your rules and your actions. But you do have to tell a child over and over, its just a part of learning.
2007-09-14 06:20:24 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Coffee 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's perfectly normal. 10mth olds don't realize how "strong" they are...thus scratching, biting, hitting, and pulling hair are all part of "learning". When you hand him over to someone else, warn them ahead of time. I always say NOah is a hair puller and be careful of your earrings. Remember, he's just a baby :)
2007-09-14 06:04:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he's just being curious. Make sure to trim his nails. And lay off on the slapping - even if gentle. That will train him to only respond to physical discipline.
2007-09-14 06:04:15 · answer #7 · answered by lillilou 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
it is normal. they scratch, hit, spit, all sorts of stuff at this age. just keep reinforcing. no. our son has taken to it quite well.
2007-09-14 06:13:21 · answer #8 · answered by KARMA IS IT THOU? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋