Is your child really particular?

charmcitygirl

I used to think that toddlers were just "fly by the seat of their pants" kind of people.  But as Jacob gets more and more articulate, I'm seeing that he is actually a very particular kid.

Here are just some examples: he doesn't like it when his shirt arm or pants leg is pulled up; he didn't like it tonight when I put him in the tub and the tub mat was floating on the water; when he gets into the carseat, he has to have his sippy of water and a small snack; when he gets put to sleep (nap or nighttime), he has to have the shade drawn, nightlight on, and sleep sheep on. 

Some of it are habits that I don't realize that we're forming with routines.  But what is with the shirt arms? 

dana316

For what its worth, Caroline HATES having her sleeves pulled up too.

She is pretty darn particular about other things too...rountine is important in my house...

 

Enza

My son is very particular about things, including his distaste for my pulling hus shirt sleeves up. He also get annoyed and will not continue eating if his hands are dirty. I have thought about this before and I think it;s a combo of things: for one, I am particular so I kind of foster it ... I'll notice small things and encourage that we meet DSs needs/wants. The other is that I think they have such limited control at this age that they gain some comfort in expressing simple wants and having them met.

nicolita14w

James is the same way with the shirt arms. He says "no" and pulls them back down. I don't know what that's about!

MayDayGirl

Yes he is! He is so funny. At night he has a routine that he has to stick to, then he has certain teddy's that need to be in certain places in bed, with certain blankies wrapped around them, but it changes from night to night and if it isn't done a certain way he gets really upset.

Then he HAS to touch mommy's hair before he can go to sleep. 

 

Silly silly boy!

firsttogo

Most Toddlers do really well when things are predictable, and routine. That is pretty normal, which is why when older children do not adapt well to change, it is considered an immature behavior! Jacob sounds right on with it all! Nolan has us trained with his bedtime routine as far as his white noise machine, shades ect, and if you think about it, you have a going to be routine too! I have to put lotion on my hands, brush my teeth, ect before I begin to unwind.

dundasgirl

Reed needs his Charlie dog and his special green pillow to go to sleep.  He also needs to be read a book in his room and then place the book on his little desk so we can take it downstairs in the morning.  He likes it when we repeat what he says when we put him to bed.  "nite nite"  "sweet dreams"  "love you"  If we say something else like "bye bye" he keeps repeating his phrase until we say it!  It's quirky~!

He doesn't like tags on his shirts (DH was the same as a kid).

He likes to have his hood up on his jacket.

I love that he is developing his own opinion, but the tantrums when he doesn't get the sippy that he wants are a little much:)

sasa625

Definitely! We have to shut all of the baby gates or DD won't walk away. She hates when there are drops of water/milk anywhere. Pretty much if anything is different than she thinks it should be, she says "uh oh" and can't move on. I think it's perfectly normal toddler behavior (at least I hope it is )

BoilerSuz

DS has his quirky items like any other kid but the more laughable ones; will NOT drink cheap chocolate milk only high quality preferably Oberweiss, would never imagine sleeping in mismatched pj's or without coordinating socks, must have 1/2 cup of chocolate milk prior to leaving for daycare in the morning. Thinks he's being punished if he doesn't get to have Starbucks with me.

Wow, he sounds a bit "indulged"!

here4u

OH YEA!  My mom is always laughing about the quirky stories I tell her about Sophie.  She hates her sleeves, pant legs up too!  She tucks her napkin under her plate at dinner, and she hates having her hands dirty too.  When she is playing and in her zone being particular about the way something should go and you try to "help" her OMG forget it, tantrum city.  I'm glad you posted this because I though maybe some of this was part of her sensory issues, so I'm glad its just toddler-hood! 

kianew

Dylan is SO particular!!  It's crazy and makes me laugh!  BTW, he also hates his shirt/pj sleeves up and always pulls them down.