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Tantrums at 1?

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Hi Ladies..so lately DS is throwing fits on a daily basis...a lot of times we aren't even sure what he is getting so upset about..our usually happy little guy will get upset if he doesn't get his way on something but more recent he has started these tantrums where he throws his arms and head back and kicks his legs out.I am having a hard time with this as one was happening when I got home from work last night...DH said I was holding him while I did a few things and when I sat him down he started doing this. I didn't want to pick him up right away when I got home so I stayed calm and talked to him while sitting on the floor close to him but the crying,screaming, and throwing his body around continues..I thought this was something kidos start around 2? If you have/are dealing with this how do you handle these tantrums. Note: he had a clean diaper, full belly, not sick or feverish, and havne't noticed any new teeth trying to come in. Any input/advice will be appreicated!
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  • JayandJackJayandJack member
    Jack does this too. I'm glad you posted because I'm not sure how to handle it either.
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  • FeistyFilleFeistyFille
    That's when they started at our house, and I posted the same question at the time.  Totally normal.  I think you'll find that you can distract them easily at time, but at other times, there's no stopping them.  Good luck.  :)
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  • christym0606christym0606 member

    We are experiencing those too.  At least once a day.  No answers, just commiseration. 

    ETA: We've noticed that DD's seem to stem out of frustration, so we're really trying to make a point to teach her signs and words.  Hopefully that will help, but in the meantime we just try to help her with whatever is frustrating her, or try to redirect her.  Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

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  • ChandleyChandley
    Sounds about right for that age. M started these around 11 months. We've started calling it "rebooting" or "resetting" her when they start. Sometimes just walking into the backyard with her helps - just a change of scenery. Then other times she just has to get it out. Out pedi said it was normal for this age for tantrums to start. Good luck! :)
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  • MrsMillerTimeMrsMillerTime

    We had stuff like that happen and it usually stemmed from frustration.  Their communication skills are really wonky at that age and they get frustrated because they can't communicate effectively.  We really hammered into baby signing at that age and it helped a ton.  Even simple words - eat, drink, help - are enough to bridge a huge gap.

    We did (and still do) comfort as much as possible.  I would get down on their level, talk to them & apologize for not being able to understand (yadayadayada), and just hold/comfort them until it passes.  When they get older (2+) you can start to communicate better and reason (sometimes) with them but when they're only a year old it really is just about letting them get it out. 

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  • bobcatstephbobcatsteph member
    imageMrsMillerTime:

    We had stuff like that happen and it usually stemmed from frustration.  Their communication skills are really wonky at that age and they get frustrated because they can't communicate effectively.  We really hammered into baby signing at that age and it helped a ton.  Even simple words - eat, drink, help - are enough to bridge a huge gap.

    We did (and still do) comfort as much as possible.  I would get down on their level, talk to them & apologize for not being able to understand (yadayadayada), and just hold/comfort them until it passes.  When they get older (2+) you can start to communicate better and reason (sometimes) with them but when they're only a year old it really is just about letting them get it out. 



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    I posted a blog about how we were starting tantrums already...we have since learned about 2-year old tantrums, which are much worse, and I hear 3 is worse than that. Indifferent GL and I hope you can find something that works for your LO.
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  • AbrooksAbrooks

    Yes - this is very normal.  Like MrsMillerTime said - a lot of it comes from communication frustrations.  My youngest is 16 months and has been doing this since she turned 1 as well.  It is also worse in the evenings when she is tired.  I honestly let her have her fit. If she's trying to communicate and can't - I try to help.  If she's just upset and expressing herself - I let her have her tantrum and then try to console and help her.  It'll get better as they learn more words and can communicate more. Signs really help at this age too.  

     

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  • cls052909cls052909
    Good to hear that it is normal...I need to get a few sign books so I can learn them and teach them to DS...do you recommend any books?
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  • ditzydi_2000ditzydi_2000
    DS knows me, DH and FIL are all softies.  And can throw a tantrum for 15 minutes but after that we usually cave because he's hyperventilating at that point despite our best efforts to distract him or redirect his attention to something else.  We're stumped too.
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