Toddler Playing with Himself??

Um, I'm still wondering this about DH ;)

Really though, this is still normal. My son is almost 5 and several times a day I lean down and gently whisper to him, "Hey buddy, that's for private time." He always takes his hand away and laughs, "Oh yeah, I forgot!"

It's a habit thing. They don't really think about it when they do it. No biggie, you and allllll the other mommas of little boys all deal with this one ;) Good for you for not freaking out.

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Mine is 4, he does this too, and started at 3. They're boys and they're going to do it forever LOL is what I've heard. I tell my son not to touch his privates in public and try to re-direct. It usually works.

ALL boys do this
IT's like they have to make sure it's still there. You need to tell him to stop doing it. it's a habit that needs to be broken or he's going to be walking around with his hands in his pants everywhere. Just remind him that he needs to keep his hands from down there. My 6 yr old does it and I remind him to get his hands away from his pants. if you don't keep on him he will continue to do it ALL the time. If not because it's not polite , then for hygiene !

It's going to last FOREVER! LOL

Just keep telling him that it's for private time only. Other than that, not much else you can do.

Keep telling him it is something that you do in private not public. does he play with anything like trains or trucks. Have him do puzzles,building blocks,draw,crafts. Take him to the swimming pool. Keep him busy so he does not think about it. Unfortunately,little boys do that. do not make a big deal about it. This too shall pass.