When LO is naughty..

schmood · February 2013

What do you do to try to deter the behavior?

Lately DS has been slapping at our faces and biting our collarbones when he's 'cuddling' We say NO or OUCH and grab his hands when he hits, but apparently, he thinks the words No and Ouch are the most hilarious words ever. Not sure what else to do to try to let him know not to do something.

SteelCity44 · February 2013

Redirection for the baby. Asprin for the adult. (Mostly) joking. I'm curious what other people respond with, because the slapping is driving me silly.

shadypines · February 2013

SteelCity44:
Redirection for the baby. Asprin for the adult. (Mostly) joking. I'm curious what other people respond with, because the slapping is driving me silly.

Agree!

Redirecting is the best means of discipline for any child under 2. You simply change what the child is doing with distraction. Also, say "No hitting" firmly. GL

MegSowers · February 2013

I try to change my tone of voice drastically when I say No, and when I redirect. For example, LO smacks mommy in the face. "No hitting!" very firm, mean face. Then take her hand and rub mommy's face nicely and I so sweetly and quietly, "So soft. Aww, so gentle!"

KatFCo · February 2013

We tap his hand firmly--not enough to hurt but enough to get his attention. We do that while we say no. Then we remove him from the situation if that doesn't work.

jessandandy09 · February 2013

I say "no" sternly, then "that hurts mama"and remove her hands from my body.

Our little Ev. is a pinching and I swear its her favorite thing to do. she also thing "oww" is the funniest word in the world. and her little pincher fingers really do hurt! She also is extremely interested in poking me in the eye. so I have to really be on guard most of the day :-P

shannm · February 2013

Completely ignore it. No reaction at all. Any reaction will encourage the same behavior.

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KatFCo · February 2013

shannm:
Completely ignore it. No reaction at all. Any reaction will encourage the same behavior.

I have to disagree with this. Although sometimes kids do things just to get a reaction, at this age, they're learning what is and isn't allowed. When DS tries to grab my glasses or plays with the lamp cord, if I ignore it, he'll learn that those things are okay.

Now, when DD was a toddler and would yell, "I hate you" or other things, I knew she was trying to get a reaction. Those things I would ignore.

jessandandy09 · February 2013

KatFCo:

shannm:
Completely ignore it. No reaction at all. Any reaction will encourage the same behavior.

I have to disagree with this. Although sometimes kids do things just to get a reaction, at this age, they're learning what is and isn't allowed. When DS tries to grab my glasses or plays with the lamp cord, if I ignore it, he'll learn that those things are okay.

Now, when DD was a toddler and would yell, "I hate you" or other things, I knew she was trying to get a reaction. Those things I would ignore.

I agree 100%

shadypines · February 2013

jessandandy09:
KatFCo:

shannm:
Completely ignore it. No reaction at all. Any reaction will encourage the same behavior.

I have to disagree with this. Although sometimes kids do things just to get a reaction, at this age, they're learning what is and isn't allowed. When DS tries to grab my glasses or plays with the lamp cord, if I ignore it, he'll learn that those things are okay.

Now, when DD was a toddler and would yell, "I hate you" or other things, I knew she was trying to get a reaction. Those things I would ignore.

I'm jumpin on this train too!

I agree 100%

blushingbride_08 · February 2013

I pretend to cry and hope he stops. He usually think it is funny.

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