So I have come to the realization that my 10 mo little girl is WAY more interested in everythig than either of two sons where(even as I attempt to type this). She is into everything and climbing even thought she can't walk yet. Is this more normal for a third child or just her personality or because she is a girl? Any ideas on how to keep her out of things? I love it and her so much, but we never had to watch our boys every second of everyday like we do her...
Thanks Mamas!
It's 3rd child syndrome , they watch older siblings and want to do everything they are doing , be prepared for her growing up much quicker , my 3rd child did aswell.
My first daughter was like that! LOL!! She still is! I think it is a combination of things. Bright children are extremely curious. Younger children are trying to keep up. Mine walked at ten months, but not until she had already climbed the bookshelves in her room!
She'll be the adorable little girl coming up with the "cool ideas" for her brothers to execute!! She sounds very bright, keep her challenged and busy. Congrats, Mom!
My friend has 2 boys and their youngest a girl and she is more of a handful than her boys ever were. She swears that it's because she's a girl. We find out what we're having next week with our second pregnancy and I'm actually a little worried lol if it's a girl. Our son sounds like your little girl and now that he's walking... it feels like there's no time for taking a break on the couch until he's asleep sometimes. If it is true that girls are smarter and easier to train when younger than I've got my work cut out for me. We did invest in a metal play yard and that gives us some peace of mind considering we live on the 3rd floor. He can't lift the gate open(no matter how hard he tries) or move the play yard at all... LOVE IT! We got it from babies r us, and it helps us catch our breath after chasing him all over the place. Just put in some toys to occupy them with some snacks and you can get some stuff done around the house. It is also a great benefit for when he naps sometimes because I can keep an eye on him and I love to watch him sleep :) Good Luck to you... I think it's a girl thing ;)
She's just being a "normal" little girl! Girls tend to mature faster than boys and as a result need to "explore" everything!! My answer was to "babyproof" my house as much as possible (get rid of ornaments, ensure there are no plugs that little fingers can get into, lock all cupboards, drawers and cabinets etc etc). After that I put her into a "walking ring" (I KNOW this is controversial, but my daughter is now 14yrs old, intelligent, good at sports and music and very popular - so no "side-effects" from having her follow me around in the "walking ring" before she even started crawling!!). Obviously ensure there are no stairs or rugs she can trip over & then let her explore as much as she likes! Enjoy her!! Before you know it, your "baby girl" will be starting to date!
I did the same thingTina G. did, we bought 2 of the plastic octagon play yard. We put them in our living room and put the toys inside and called in our "gated community". We did it mostly to keep the dogs away, but it was nice to have a place to put my boys while I made dinner and not have to worry about them going out of my eyesight.
We purchased a plastic play yard from Toys R Us. We actually purchased 2. Each box has 6 sections in it. Loved it.
Any child this age requires constant supervision. Even the most baby proofed room can result in injuries.
If you do not plan on being in the same room with her at all times, you should invest in a pack n play or one of these play yards to ensure your daughters safety. It only takes a split second for a baby to get injured seriously. What's done is done and you can't take it back.
Hi Mama-
I've worked with kids for 16 + years, and the best thing for you to do is to create safe areas in your home, the areas you spend the most time in,like the living room & her bedroom. Remove all book cases & "pretties", while not the best, it has to be done. For the items you cannot remove use gates, cabinet locks & other safety proofing products to make the room as safe as possible.
For the other areas of the home, I love the pack & plays. They allow you to have a safe place, when the area is not safe, like Grandma's house or neighborhood park.
I hope this helps.
R. Magby
You can't make gender generalizations like that. She doesn't explore more because she is a girl, she does it because she is herself.
She is curious and the more you find safe ways to allow her to explore her world, the more intelligent she will be. It's a good thing to be interested, to want to try new things, to have a sense of adventure; these are the people who go far in the world. Encourage it. Yes, it will take more from you, but you'll be glad you put the time in someday when she's an astronaut and she brings you home a real moon rock as a mother's day gift.
It's not because she's the 3rd child or because she's a girl. It's because each child has their own individual personality. My daughter was a great baby, never into anything, when my son came along I had a rude awakening. He was into everything! My advice is you just have to watch her so she stays safe. When you can't watch her closely, put her in a play pen. She will cry and scream, but it ensures her safety. Good luck!
