whats your approach? - My baby was born in Mar 08

AMoss

22/12/2008 at 08:49

As our little ones are more on the move now, I was wandering what everyones approach is to their little ones going for things they shouldnt have? (ie cables, the television etc) My husband is very firm and repeats 'no'. I say 'no' a couple of times but then move him away and distract him with something else as I dont think he understands 'no' yet. I know its important to repeat these things from an early age but done want to be too firm or go over the top. What do you guys do?

Little-Miss-Chatterbox Platinum member

22/12/2008 at 09:23

I just say 'no thank you' in a firm but gentle voice (i.e not sternly) and she will turn and look at me and usually crawl away. Sometimes she can be cheeky and i will have to physically move her away but generally she is pretty good. I don't want to over use the word 'no' so she understands that when i do use it, it's because what she is doing is potentially dangerous or going to hurt her. They're a bit young to understand that concept at the moment but i wanted to start as i mean to go on! :\) x

doriah

22/12/2008 at 09:33

well i was told saying no to them at woteva age is wrong even if i do say it to my 23mon old. cos dats d 1st n easiest word 2 say n no matter how little they r they do understand so u can explain 2 them by sayin not nice to play with or touch with sum hand movements n a firm face cos they seem to respond 2 ur facial expressions n hand sign so hop i could help. try it out n let me no how it goes hop 2 try it out wen my 11wk old gets 2 dat stage

CrispyBeef Platinum member

22/12/2008 at 10:34

im a say no person.....mia loves to play with the dvd player...not all bad though as she discovered a child lock button on there that i didnt know existed...so now i just put the childlock on it and leave her play lol.....but things like vases etc i just say no a few times and after flashing a cheeky smile at me she usually turns away from whatever it is.

robbie-my-star Silver member

22/12/2008 at 15:07

well my hv told me to say no firmly only once , then if that doesnt work just move him . it has been working with my lo .but i think they are all different . My friend has tried this with her little girl and she just laughs everytime and thinks it's a game . lol

misslauri86 Platinum member

23/12/2008 at 05:57

I would say No Ellie quite firmly but half the time she just laughs so I laugh too & end up moving her. If she takes hold of anything that she isn't allowed i'll say 'not for a baby ellie, ta ta' & take it off her. To be honest i've been doing this from she was no age & when she has a temper tantrum i'll say 'ah ah' & point my finger & she stops :lol: xx

flickaty

23/12/2008 at 10:45

i say no firmly and shake my head as i think that they learn actions before words, but mostly ahe just looks cheeky and carries on so i endup moving her away. x

lucy82

23/12/2008 at 16:15

Hi

I say no to Bella and shake my head when she is doing something naughty! She knows exactly what it means, she's so cheeky. She will look at me and shake her head, sometimes she will stop but if shes really interested in whatever it is she is doing I have to move her away. Her daddy is really good at it, she always stops when he says it. I just end up laughing at her shaking her head about!
She knows yes aswell!
Also if you say 'Bella, where are your shoes?' she will point at her feet!!!

xx

LimeCupcake Platinum member

24/12/2008 at 09:16

I say "ah-aah!" If you know what I mean lol! I make sure I physically remove his hand too so he knows what it means.

laranchloe Platinum member

24/12/2008 at 09:48

I haven't had to do this yet, but if she gets distracted when feeding etc, i say 'chloe' in a stern voice and she turns back to me and opens her mouth!! She has taken a liking to somethings but nothing that could cause any harm - mainly the wipes packet cos it makes noise and the tv guide!!

Lara xx

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