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summerbld2

bridein08

We went through that phase around 14 months, but once he learned the correct usage of "yes," it wasn't a problem anymore. We didn't delay the use of "no" when talking to him, though. Kids learn and use it regardless. Part of toddler-hood! It will pass. There is really nothing you can do to prevent it. 

mben1119

Damn, DS started the no game at like a year old. He's just now starting to say yes to things, but it isn't often. And he'll say no when he means yes, and vice versa.

oliversmommy32912

Yep my 14 month old has been saying no for about a week. Like hundreds of times a day. He says it in the correct context a lot but also says it whenever he just doesn't like something or sometimes just for fun. He especially likes long, dramatic, loud NOOOOOOO's. So fun when we're out in public.

Yesterday I kissed him and said "I love you". He said gibberish back to me that sounded like he said "I love you" back to me. I said "Awww, did you just say I love you to mommy?" He said, "NOOOOOOOOOO". My husband about died.

tifdaski84

theresat858:

My LO shakes her head No. All the time, to any question. I really think she just doesn't understand the difference between "no" and "yes" though (at least the head shakes).

This is the case for my LO.  He says "no" and shakes his head in response to almost every questions.  Every once in a while he'll say "yeah" instead but I still don't think he quite gets it.  I think it's just a word he's learned and he wants to say it over and over. 

emnoahmom

theresat858:

My LO shakes her head No. All the time, to any question. I really think she just doesn't understand the difference between "no" and "yes" though (at least the head shakes).

  This is exactly what my lo does too.  As far as saying no, I agree with pp that once they can say and communicate 'yes' it becomes less frequent.

MrsT2008

IMO - 'no' is not a bad word and I don't understand the idea behind kids not hearing it.  Limiting its use, sure.  Avoiding it altogether, not a good idea.

 

Anyway, it sounds totally normal to me.  Just keep reinforcing what you want and he should figure it out.  If DD says no to something I ask, then I react as I would if an adult said no.  For instance, I ask her if she wants x/y/z for dinner.  If she says no, she doesn't get it and I'll tell her she has to say yes to something.  I'll ask again a couple minutes later.  Then when she says yes, that's what she gets, to reinforce the connection.