How can I stop my 2 and 3 year old from getting into everything??

Question

I have a 2 and 3 year old and i am wanting some advice on how to stop them from getting into everything and anything?? I have tried smacking them and it does not work....PLEASE HELP!!!

Answer 1

Bluejaws is correct. An inverted playpen with them inside should work.

Kiddy gates to restrict movement are a good idea.

Locks on cabinets, everything dangerous stored where they don't go. Childproofing is a must for their protection.

Answer 2

Well, getting into everything is age-appropriate for 2 and 3 year olds, it's how they learn about the world. You need to make sure your house is completely child-proofed so they can't get into anything dangerous, and re-direct them to safe things . . . have a basket of toys in every room and move them immediately to the toys . . . use 2 or 3 minutes in a time-out chair when they do not listen, and don't warn or threaten more than 1 time, or they will not take you seriously.

Answer 3

You need to make your house child friendly. Get those plastic safety locks you use to make the cabinets more difficult to open so the child cannot get into them and play with things. Also use baby gates to block off any areas like stairs and off-limit rooms. Anything you don't want the child playing with should not be in his/her reach.
Also, smacking is not a good from of discipline. Time-outs work much better.

Answer 4

Tie them up with extension cords and lock them in a closet! Duct tape them together back to back and then tape their feet to the floor! Lock them out of the house! 2 and 3 is a difficult time. Sounds like you have boys - I had girls. What we did was put child proof locks on cabinets that had things in them that needed to be kept safe, and waited for the kids to grow up a little more. I wish I could give you a better answer, but it all boils down to fair discipline (consequences for bad behavior) and a consistent parenting style.

Answer 5

Has she seen a dentist? make beneficial no longer something is hurting her teeth. one in each of my young babies had a hollow area by using 2 years of age and that replace into why they have been annoyed and biting. So see a dentist and ask them if there is something you're able to do to quit this. young babies chew from a while 18 months to 4 years. Please do no longer pay attention to the nice and comfortable sauce advice. some lady purely have been given arrested for doing that. this is seen baby abuse. while my baby chew me, I pronounced 'OUCH' very loudly and made a gigantic scene appearing out in discomfort. It scared her somewhat to work out mommy appearing so unusual and he or she not at all bit back. you are able to attempt putting on a prepare with somewhat some appearing and screaming in discomfort. this is going to scare her, yet do no longer scare her too lots. this is the only element i'm able to think of of, when you consider which you have tried each thing else... that and a dental verify up with a pediatric dentist.

Answer 6

Your children sound like they going to be very smart, fast learners. You are going to have to replace what they are wanting to get into with something you are ok with them doing that they think is really fun! It has to be something that they like and will keep their curiosity. Something that will work their minds. This is usually when parents teach a child an instrument or some kind of activity to take the extra energy into something productive. Something that will last a lifetime. (karate, how to read, how to tie their shoes, etc......) It will also tire them out quicker. They also need lots of time with their immediate family. Outside influences will be big in their life if they don't spend enough time with their immediate family.

Answer 7

I am not against spanking my son gets a love tap now and again but as a last resort use the time out method and save the spanking for when they get in the med. cabinet or run out in the road after the ball. might i suggest safety locks and consistency they really should not be out of your sight long enough to get into anything, I am not implying bad parenting I can not image two at that age I have one that is 4 and I can barley keep up with him but you need to put a strict routine into place and follow threw consistency is the key to a happy parent/child relationship, maybe make a drawer or cabinet that is just for them to get into and once you establish that that is their special place then put some kind of reward system but NEVER REWARD WITH FOOD. you will figure it out. I promise

Answer 8

LMAO... I have the same problem.. Good luck with that... In all seriousness...
1) cabinet locks
2) no pictures within reach on walls
3) if it is nice, put it away in a locked closet until they're older
4) Door chains or locks on all doors you don't want them to enter
5) kid leashes while out at the store
6) Only buy Color Wonder Markers from Wal-Mart
7) Absolutely no crayons or pens within reach
8) You are the parent. You are in control... You can beat this
(Just keep telling yourself that.)

Good luck.. Let me know how it works out for ya.

P.S. Duct Tape doesn't work... 3 y/o are smart they can get it off ;)

Answer 9

Okay... here goes... get ready for some exercise!!!! Be constant.. always get them out of what they're getting into, verbally reprimand them, and turn their attention elsewhere. Don't just say.. NO and walk away.. Say "No" and then take them over to the toybox... and play with them. "Wow, did you konw this ducky could fly too?!" Zoom it around the room... "Here, you make this ducky fly"... They're bored and even the negative of you spanking them and telling them no is more fun than what they can't think up right now. Help them use their imaginations, and it'll get better. But always always take them away from what they're not supposed to get into, you can't say "Fine, you won't listen anyway".. even once. If it's always no, no no... it will eventually stick.

Answer 10

Most mums go through this stage, that's why it is called the terrible two's. Unfortunately it doesn't stop when they get to 3 or 4 or more sometimes.try taking them to the park or find something that you can do with them that will tire them out. There is no clever answer I hope you can get through this time with as fewer headaches as possible.