Are you touchy-feely with your toddler?

SeaSoul

I say toddler b/c I think most people, by nature, are touchy-feely with babies. 

Are you affectionate with your toddler?  I've been realizing lately how affectionate I am...not only hugs/kisses, but stroking his hair, his hand, his face...lots of loving touches.  He seems to like it.  I sure hope so!  Otherwise, I'd feel bad for putting him through it. 

I have always enjoyed this kind of physical contact...my parents were loving and very generous with hugs, but I craved more.  It's just who I am, by nature.  My grandmother always played with my hair and tickled my back and I LOVED it.  Could have sat in her lap all day.  So, I naturally do this to Cal.  Obviously, at some later age it'll not be cool anymore.  I think it's totally fine for now, and I have to assume if he didn't like it, he would make that clear.  But he's a pretty affectionate kid, so I'm not surprised.  (plus, he & I both have Cancer moons, for you astrology fanatics!).

LIAngel

Oh I am definitely touchy feely with Nicholas.   I can't get enough hugs and kisses and tickles.   He is not really cuddly anymore for naps or bedtime.  Storytime used to be him sitting in my lap while I read.  Now storytime is him sitting on the floor playing with something while I read a book.   I pick him up all the time and just hug him sooooo tight.   I know I probably shouldn't be lifting him as much as I do, but I can't help it.  

 

sara1014

We're both very touchy-feely with the twins.  Lots of hugs kisses, holding, patting them on the back...

We've noticed they do it back quite frequently too so they must enjoy it.  Now when we ask for a hug or sometimes if we pick one up, they'll hold onto us and sometimes pat OUR backs.  It's completely heart-melting! 

tina623

I am but they are at an age where they say "no mommy" when I try to get in some extra snuggles, tickles, hugs and kisses and I want to respect that so I will let them go but I miss it.  They will sit for a few minutes and let me play with their hair but then they are gone again. 

sasa625

Very much so. DD is an extremely cuddly, loving little girl. I hope she stays that way! She always wants to sit on my lap, and accepts all hugs/kisses and gives them back. She is constantly kissing her toys and the dog

I want her to be a loving child and feel loved by us. While I know this goes beyond physical touching, it's a big part of it. Plus I just love her so much I can't help myself

leslie&brian

DH and I are both very affectionate with Matt. We give him hugs, kisses (on the cheek or top of the head), rub his back, etc. Matt is very affectionate back..he runs towards us and gives us big hugs. He's isn't very cuddly though, right now, as he is too busy to sit still. We respect that, and would never force him to sit with us or anything. I just want him to know how much he is loved, and I want him to grow up knowing it's okay to show affection.

ela81

Very much so! I love rubbing her soft little hands and face and giving her kisses and playing with what little hair she has! She is not cuddly but I still give her hugs when she passes by me (she's all over the place at home:) ). I love it when she runs up and hugs and kisses my leg! She gets tons of kisses when she is riding around in a shopping cart, she loves it then, it's almost like our "thing". It's one of the few times she gives me kisses and a lot of times I just lean in a little and he just holds on to me and I LOVE it:)! I just want to gobble her up more and more every day!

Happycouple

Im constantly affectionate with him.  Kisses, hugs, stroking his face, hair.  I CANNOT help it.  he is just so cute and sweet and I would cuddle with him all day if i could!  With that said, he is a boy and is getting bigger and I know eventually (sigh) I am going to have tone it down a bit.  I am not too too mushy with him in public though.  DS is also affectionate with others.  I think it is a good thing

charmcitygirl

Adam and I are very affectionate with Jacob and in turn, he's very affectionate with us. He likes to give and receive hugs and kisses. And I find myself kissing his cheek or stroking his hair when we're just playing together. He loves to run up and give us hugs. For a long time, he wasn't the most affectionate kid. He didn't like to be rocked to sleep after a certain age, so I feel like we're showing him how to be affectionate. He also loves for Adam and I to hug and kiss each other.

JillAly

Absolutely- with both kids.  Even the teacher at daycare tells me that ds is the most affectionate and sweet kid and she can tell he gets a lot of hugs at home because he loves hugging and telling his feelings.  I love that. 

Of course, dh says he wishes I was as affectionate to him as I am towards my kids.  Oops!

Waiting4baby08

Yes. We snuggle and hug and kiss all day long.  I'm sure some day it won't be as much fun for her, but for now I take as much as I can get.

somethingchangd

I could pretty much have written your post, word for word.  Every single bit of it.  So, yes.  I am most definitely touchy-feely.

schoolsoutbride

I'm still touchy-feely with my pre-schooler. I'll take all the cuddles I can get while I can.  He comes and sits next to me and cuddles when he's tired and plays with my hair.  I pat his head all the time.  He loves hugs, etc.

LVBlvd

Very! DH and I are very affectionate with eachother and our kids. Paige returns the affection...she lives to hug, kiss, be rocked, etc.

LucyPevensie

Yep - another touchy feely mama here too!  A million kisses, hugs, as many snuggles as I can get, and we still co-sleep/bedshare.  I don't know what is better than being woken up by a toddler who is still half asleep - leaning over and kissing me with his eyes still sort of closed and his little puffy face over mine - sigh.  (And then rolling around for 15 minutes or more, laughing and hugging, and saying "way (wake) up mama!"  My baby.  He is very affectionate too - gives kisses and hugs and climbs right into your lap if you're reading him a book.  He is a sweet, sweet boy - I can't get enough of him!

dusk42

Yes, and now she has figured out that it is twice as cute to hug us and gently pat us on the back while hugging.  It's hard to say goodbye when that happens!  

skoorbnibor

very and Ethan is a very cuddly toddler, thankfully

jenber77

Yes, very! I can't help myself. He doesn't always return the love, but when he does I melt.

krissyh21

Yep! Until the day he says no, I am getting as many hugs and kisses in as I can!

hooliface

All the time!!!    I think she see's me coming and runs the other way sometimes (JK).    I grew up in a family that was very much like that and I loved it.    It made me feel very secure and loved.   

desabean

I often wonder if I am over doing it, I am always touching her, rubbing her hair, leaning in for a kiss whenever she is near me.  I am NOT affectionate otherwise and did not grow up in an affectionate house so sometimes I wonder if it is too much, glad to hear I think I'm ok ; )

mrsolsenk12

We are very affectionate with Hayden. He loves to snuggle (sometimes) and I rub his hair, his hand, give him kisses, hugs. He will sometimes take my hand and rub it on his hand because he wants me too. He is very loving and very affectionate.

ejgballerina

I kiss and hug Jude all.the.time.  I can't get enough of him!  Maybe it's because I work 40+ hours a week so I'm so grateful for every second I get.  Plus, this kid's cheeks were made for kissing so it makes it easy.  He doesn't mind it and will happily give me a kiss if I ask for one.  But he's busy busy busy most of the time so it's more of a "Hurry up and finish your hug, Mom- something in the corner caught my eye that needs to be smashed."

SeaSoul

somethingchangd:

I could pretty much have written your post, word for word.  Every single bit of it.  So, yes.  I am most definitely touchy-feely.

Even down to the Cancer moons?

somethingchangd

SeaSoul:

somethingchangd:

I could pretty much have written your post, word for word.  Every single bit of it.  So, yes.  I am most definitely touchy-feely.

Even down to the Cancer moons?

Ok, no.  I lied.  Almost word for word, but not the Cancer moons!

GypsyEsq

Definitely yes!  I hug DD all the time, ask for kisses, pat her back and she does it all right back to us.  Lately she's been reaching out from her high chair and hugging me while she's eating, DH says it's because I've been making some good things for dinner but it's so precious!  And as a family we have family hugs and kisses.  I love it!