DS just turned 18 months old. Where ever we go he just wants to run! Go to the stores, he tries to run away and explore. Go to other peoples houses, wants to go where ever he wants and run, run, run! It's really tiring and worrisome. I see lots of kids standing well-behaved by their mothers sides. I've read that it can be a sign of ADHD/autism :(
He's more "contained" at home, but that's because I have gates up. He'll listen to most things I ask of him (at home, he's too excited to listen when we're out of home enviornment), like "pick up your clothes and put them in the laundry/hamper" "throw it in the garbage" "get your shoes" "get the ball" go to your room" etc. He says around 25 words and knows most body parts. I'm concerned about his lack of attention in public and/or in environments other than home.
Any advice? Experience?
Thank you :)
Perfectly normal for that age. They literally can't hear you when engaged in something, so you need to touch and get eye contact.
Soon your LO will refuse to leave places, distract by offering up another activity, a treat, etc.
Totally normal. My DD was on the "run" from getgo! He is just super-stimulated by different environments and wants to soak them all in like a sponge.
I wouldn't worry at all and instead be overjoyed that you have a little, active explorer on your hands.
Don't believe everything you read, especially with the misinformation online.
If you're that concerned, talk to your pediatrician.
Some kids just run. My son was never a runner - but he also didn't consistently follow until he was over 2 - until then, he would wander off towards whatever was more interesting than I was (apparently everything). Also - many kids only 'hear' you if you have their full attention - get down to his level, touch him and look him full in the face - then speak. Sounds perfectly normal.
Sounds exactly like my son, we finally caved and got him a "leash" by the time he turned 2. I used to be so jealous of the kids who listen and stay put.
It helped my son to have a time & place where he could go crazy and run around as much as his heart desired. Just getting it out of his system now & then did wonders, even if it wasn't every single day.
Also certain toys can fulfill that need. My son loves playing with a jumpy ball, he'll bounce around the house and pick up his toys, bounce down the hallway to put his clothes away, etc. Letting him bounce and jump seems to help him mentally. I know one boy who is that way with spinning, and another with climbing!
NORMAL! My daughter (now almost 28 months) is the exact same way. It is frustrating to see friends with similar aged children who will SIT and play quietly....sit? what is that? lol. Parents of mellow children just never quite understand why I can't take my eyes off my kid...until they meet her lol. I is tiresome, and it does get better! My daughter was an early walker (runner lol) but a late talker as well. I remember it really bothered me that she still didn't talk much at 22 months (I thought about autism too), but around age 2 is when she really started talking and has quickly caught up with her friends. She still doesn't like to sit long, but she will listen now when I tell her no...for the most part. I'm hoping the 3's will be even better! The best 'advice' I have is to wear him out when you can! Instead of trying to do the quiet activities like other get to enjoy (such as baking, or coloring for more than 2 minutes), take him outside as much as you can and just let him RUN. I find she is so much easier to "contain" when we were able to play outside, or wrestle, or have tickle fights etc. Hang in there momma, I know exactly how you feel!!
I should also note that I do in-home daycare and have seen a variety of different kids come through. While ours may be very-active, they also tend to be more easy going (won't cry if they fall or get a little dirt on them, they just keep going!) Their temperament is also not a reflection of intellegence, or a disorder...it's just who they are :)
