Spoiling?

kateshaw99

I'm not a fan of the CIO theory(and don't do it because LO is still tiny and needy, and that's ok!)... But I am trying to figure out when babies (our babies) will be "able" to become spoiled. Is it the 4 month mark, 6 months? I have heard several different opinions, and I am curious about yours...

TIA

(And no, I don't want to spoil my LO, except with hugs and love!)

mamathefox

good question -

I would think that is a matter of personal opinion. Since all kids are different and develop differently. I think that there are things I can do now to spoil my baby and I still do them LOL

kateshaw99

Thanks Mamathefox! And BTW - I LOVE THAT PIC of your LO in your Signature!!! Beautiful!!!!!!!

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mbm1983:

I dont think you can spoil a baby. Especially this young they just need things. But i think wonder weeks says that between 14 and 19 weeks they start recognizing patterns. So the can probably start recognizing a routine and if you stray you could have issues.

+1. It's good to start getting into a routine but don't expect it to be rigid...right when you get used to something, babies change it up on you! I personally don't think you can 'spoil' a baby before 6 months, though.

annabelle8101

Our child psychologist friends say you can't spoil a child under 24 months. They are very antiCIO.