She has fits when you take something away from her and on occasions she will get so mad that she will hold her breath until she passes out. Is this some sort of disorder? I am really concerned.
2007-09-24 07:33:01 · 7 answers · asked by Nicole * 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I want to put a disclaimer first that I'm not an expert! I was just a preschool teacher for four years. But my best guess is that when she's holding her breath, you are giving her attention, trying to get her to breath again. All of those little bratty childhood things are about getting attention. If I were in that situation, I would try saying something like "oh my goodness, that is not how we get our toys back," in a very calm but stern voice, and then turn and walk away. I know it's hard because you're concerned for her safety (definitely make sure she's not going to hit her head on something sharp when she falls), but it's always best to ignore it.
My mom said when I was little I would puke after she put me to bed at night, so she would have to come back in and clean it up. I did it every night, and she didn't know what to do. Finally the doctor told her to let me sleep in it. My mom said she sat outside my bedroom door and cried, but she did ignore me and I never did it again! Kids are smart, they know how to get what they want:-)
2007-09-24 07:43:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my youngest daughter did this when she was a toddler! She would hold her breath until her eyes rolled back in her head and she would pass out! It was pretty scary, BUT rest assured no actual harm will come to your niece! The body has a reflex action that causes it to start breathing again as soon as you pass out! Our Dr. said some kids just do this and as frightening as it can be, not to worry too much- you can't really stop a baby from doing it anyway. Mine outgrew this behavior by the time she was 3- when she could communicate her anger. Ask your Dr., but I promise it's nothing to be overly worried about! Good Luck as she grows up!!!!
2007-09-24 07:45:14 · answer #2 · answered by nanny411 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She wants attention. My sons pediatrician told me to not look at my son when he did this, and once he realized he wasn't getting the attention he wanted he stopped. That took a few months, but he hasn't held his breath in over a year. The daycare he was in at the time tried to kick him out for doing this, and I had to have his pediatrician write a letter stating that it was normal. It's scary, but if she does it around you get to where she can't see you, but you can still peek at her. Once she gets up and moving around again, you can enter the room and pretend like nothing hapenned.
2007-09-24 15:08:39 · answer #3 · answered by .. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 14 month old niece who bites you if she cant get what she wants. I think its just their way of having a temper tantrum and they will grow out of it. I would get your sister to have a word with the health nurse, see what she can do with her when she does this. I think this is quite normal behaviour for a small child though!
2007-09-24 07:42:16 · answer #4 · answered by Lorraine A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
⥠Kids do things that we certaintly can't understand... I know kids that bite themselves when they get angry. They dont bite others, just themselves.... She certaintly shouldnt be holding her breath until she passes out. Talk to her pediatrician and he will tell you what steps need to be taken in order for this action to be corrected. Good Luck!
2007-09-24 07:41:30 · answer #5 · answered by NCIS ♥ Addict 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Likely because it's what works. You just have to not react when she does it and help her when she passes out but under no circumstances give in. It's actually a pretty normal thing for a kid to do.
2007-09-24 07:40:40 · answer #6 · answered by Lex 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No she's just being a brat! blow in her face she'll let out her breath.
2007-09-24 07:40:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋