A Very Irritating Habit Of My Baby

Kids will be naughty. U can Google for books regarding kids. Try to divert the kid when she is angry with some toys or even picture books.

 

First thing to try is to distract n redirect them to something else.

Next, never give in when they are throwing tantrums.

I read a lot during my pregnancy and as I faced each challenge, I read even more online.

It is said that when you have to train them about something or when they throw big tantrums or very naughty, you should jus ignore and stand firm. Because when you keep giving in, they keep testing you more n more.

First few days they will cry for a real long time, then as days progress, the time comes down, for eg, 60 mins -> 45 mins -> 30 mins -> 15 mins -> 0 mins. But if you give in, in between, the whole clock resets and starts all over again.

This way, it helps them to realize that their tantrum is not gona be heard, you are the boss and they have to communicate in a calmer way.

There were a few things I had a real challenge in training my son, esp his sleep training, n I tried this method. N it really worked in my case. This is hard, takes time, a lot of patience and more discipline from us than them.

I had same issues as cranky eater, underweight, falls sick often - my doc used to say every kid is different and they will learn by time. If any medical intervention was required, doc will say. It was still so frustrating for me. But doc was right, they did learn by time n it got better esp after his pre nursery. He started eating on his own seeing other kids eat.

 

Try to get someone else put her to sleep.

Don't be available for a week during sleep time

 

OP , Welcome to the hidden realities of motherhood. It is quite common. Dont worry ,you will figure it out how to manage your angel. Try to divert her with toys, sound or some thing else when she is in negative mood. She is only 1year old .. What else you expect?

"she pinches my lips with nails, pulls it twist it till she goes to sleep" - Can you use baby socks or gloves on her hands when you take her to sleep. Baby's nails are very sharp, we need to watch it every day. Try to lie down with her, swing her or make her sleep first and then take her to bed.. Sing some lullabies.. etc.. test what is working for you..

If possible, try to create a schedule for her (feeding,eating, sleeping, bath time etc), stick to it . ?Initially it will be tough.. but soon it make your life easy. It worked well for me. The advantage is that you both will know what is going to happen next. That makes your job easier. Babies also need training. (check IL forum on this topic for more inputs).

 

Yay.. progress

 

OP, my DD had a habbit of pinching my neck while feeding her. She pinch me with her finger and watch my reactions while doing this.. It was not that fun. But I really enjoyed the way she looks at me..There were scratches in my neck. I have heard similar stories from my friends also.

Lock in all your kitchen cabinets and keep everything out side her reach.. You can give her small/light wok/ utensil . pressure coooker (I dont know why kids like this !!!), so they will play with that too.. My living room coffee table was like a kitchen counter. Take the toys away and give the older one to her.. rotate the used one.. For some reason kids can be diverted with noise like exhaust fan, blender , vaccum cleaner sound .. etc.. works well..

".evening snacks at 6.30..dinner at 8.30 "-Dont you give her bath.. Use a tub , and utalize that time as a play time too. bathing in warm water helps with her sleep.

Dont worry, this stage will pass. Anyway, try and test various options , like ignoring her tantrums. They do most of these to seek attention.

 

Hi OP,
I just stopped to say 'welcome to parenthood' . Path ahead is only going to get worse.
Wait when they turn to toddlers and come in those terrible 2s . Save your energies. MY angel has already turned from angel to little devilyn and I fear her.

 

Try to distract from crying ,that is showing some toys ,pictures etc ..