My son will be 6 mo old in a couple weeks. He is a really good baby, but recently he has started throwing these tantrums. He throws his body around, screams, and kicks. I know the difference between a pain cry, hungry cry, etc... it's not any of those things. He is just throwing a fit. If I do something that he wants he stops, but as soon as I do something he doesn't want he will start throwing himself around again. I always cater to him and try to meet his needs. My question is at what age do I start trying to communicate that he can't throw fits? This morning I was walking around holding him, and as soon as I sat down with him he started this major fit. He wanted me to keep walking and not sit. I don't want him to think that he can get what he wants by throwing a fit, but I just don't know if he is to little to understand yet? So far I just have given him what he wants, but I don't want to continue doing that and spoil him. Any advice???
I have a 9 month old and we went through this a couple of months ago. She was teething. I did give into the crying, and tried to comfort her. You could try teething tablets or a little Tylenol to see if that helps. I found that when my daughter is teething she is really clingy.
Consult your physician. Pediatricians are usually full of good information. First you need to make sure there is not a physical or mental problem with the little cutie. If there isn't, you need to show him who is Mommy and who is baby by taking back your leadership role.
I remember the day Ken and I sat on the couch holding hands staring at the timer (set for 15 minutes) while we listened to Andrew crying like crazy because we put him down for bed. My mom said, "if he's still crying after 15 minutes, go check to make sure he's alright then leave again and set it for ten more minutes." We never had to go in. He stopped throwing a fit once he realized the fit wasn't going to get him what he wants (about 13 minutes). He never gave us that hard of a time at bedtime again. They're always testing you. It's your job not to fail the test. Good Luck.
First of all you cannot "spoil" a baby in the first year. Your baby's probably just frustrated because he can't get around like you do. I know a little baby who went through the same thing, once she learned her way around and could crawl to where she wanted to go, she was much happier. Encourage your baby to try and follow you around the house..."Follow the leader" and say things like.."Follow mommy, where am I going? can you find me?" Make a game of it.
If you know without a doubt he is throwing a temper tantrum, then I would lay him down in his crib and let him throw it. If you respond to his screams, then he is being taught to communicate with the fit to get what he wants. Six months seems so young, but babies are so smart. We don't give them enough credit. I see so often parents are ruled by their child's screams. The child will catch on to this real quick, the key is recognizing it as the parent, and resond with love and stay in control. You seem to be very in tune with what your little one is doing-just be smarter than him. LOL
i try to ignore my son when he has tantrums.eventually they learn if they dont get the attention he'll stop.especially if it isn't a cry of hunger,etc...
I hope you get great advice because I'm not sure how to answer. other than to say you are the mom and it is your job to set those limits as far as what they can and can't get away with. If you think it's time to start saying no, then that's ok,seek any medical advice you can, I know you will find the right thing for you. good luck, take care, be patient, be Mommay!~!!
Hi S.,
I think I would take my 6 month old to the MD before I started ignoring behavior. To me it sounds like he's not feeling well or something is bothering him, maybe physically. If the MD says he's fine maybe I'd go with the ignoring.It just seems young to be testing limits. Could he be hungry,ears bothering him, just a thought?
Hope that helps.
L.
Hi, I am a grandma and when my little ones started and they learn to push the right buttons very eary!, I made sure they were safe and eye level to them say stop and leave them be for a bit. Some say they are to young to understand, but if they know it will get you to respond that is how they will continue. When they stop try to do something fun and special with each other. When it happens again do the same behavior. Send a message that it is unacceptable to act like that. Hope it helps.
