Don't make me smack you!

Daffodil · #1 May 4th, 2011, 09:50 AM

Disclaimer: I would NEVER EVER EVER hit a baby...EVER.

But that's what goes on through my head as my daughter is fighting diaper changes tooth and nail. Honestly, the force I have to use to counteract her probably hurts more than a smack.

I don't understand this whole flipping-out-over-nothing. Can't wait for those calm toddler years!

#2 May 4th, 2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Daffodil

Can't wait for those calm toddler years!

Im sorry, I have to LOL at this comment. I hope you find my humor funny once she is 2 and 3

I do understand how frustrating the flipping out though. Kaileigh has "tantrums" about 8x a day over stupid stuff. I just tell her "go ahead fall-out", and just lay her down on the floor. She flops around like a dog when she's mad. It's funny now but Im NOT looking forward to the toddler years.

Daffodil · #3 May 4th, 2011, 10:03 AM

LOL I know, I was being facetious with the toddler comment! I know this is a sign for things to come.

Hollybear · #4 May 4th, 2011, 10:04 AM

When do they start having tantrums?!?

Daffodil · #5 May 4th, 2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Hollybear

When do they start having tantrums?!?

I'm pretty sure it starts before they are 2, and I know it gets a lot worse before it gets better. My niece was the sweetest baby ever but the last few times I visited...watch out!

mommytokem · #6 May 4th, 2011, 10:15 AM

Noah already throws tantrums when he doesn't get his way. If I don't give him a bite of what I"m eating watch out, or tell him no or take away something he shouldn't have.

Ally-Mac · #7 May 4th, 2011, 10:16 AM

My daughter also fights diaper changes...oh my --- she cries like it's the worst thing in the world. I have to literally hold her down. She'll twist and contort her body so hard though.

I have a feeling I have going to have my hands full. I think she is going to be a tantrum child.

AmandaEliz · #8 May 4th, 2011, 10:24 AM

Ethan started full-blown tantrums around 18 months & they have been epic lately (he is 31months). He was about 7 or 8 months the first time he got mad & held his breath until he passed out. I'm hoping they peak soon because there are days it takes all my self-control to not scream at him.

Avery is very vocal; I definitely know if she wants a bite of what I'm eating or a toy. But she hasn't started actually throwing fits yet.

shockandawe · #9 May 4th, 2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Hollybear

When do they start having tantrums?!?

LOL...Did you duck and cover after you made this comment? I would have.

hahahaha...Yours is coming baby. Just wait! hahahaha

sweetliberty · #10 May 4th, 2011, 10:41 AM

Aaron is already starting to throw fits too. Oh my he does get mad when things don't go his way (i.e. shut a door to a room he wants in, take something away that he wants, don't share food, etc.). He will sit there and thrash his arms and legs around while screaming and crying. Most of the time he'll stop once you distract him but he definitely has a temper.

Daffodil · #11 May 4th, 2011, 10:51 AM

Mine is definiately giving her opinions but I wouldn't call them full out temper-tantrums...probably because I either distract her or give in LOL. I know the giving in will end soon, don't want to put her in any danger obviously, and also don't want a spoiled brat on my hands!

For example, I was at the grocery store the other day and she grabbed a Luna bar and started gnawing on the wrapper. I took it away from her and she let out this high-pitched whine, which is fine, but then started crying as if I was being SOOO mean to her LOL. It was so cute that I just gave it back to her, but I know I can't give her everything she wants.

Mom-Mom · #12 May 4th, 2011, 10:56 AM

Charlotte has a temper too. Screams & cries when she is mad. Lol. Samantha has thrown a few fits, but they are rare and usually lack of a nap is to blame. She is almost 3, i hope she never has regular tantrums. She, however, chooses instead to get into things and not listen. Lol. I think Charlotte is going to be my tantrum child...she has had a temper since birth.

wendi2323 · #13 May 4th, 2011, 11:20 AM

Ian fights diaper changes too i just give him something to play with goes a lot smoother

#14 May 4th, 2011, 11:27 AM

Kaileigh throws a fit when anything is taken from her. She screams and kicks her feet when told "no" and she crawls very fast away from me when I get up to take something from her.

Im NOT looking forward to toddler years, if anything Id like to skip to age 4 please

I spent a lot of time telling myself that toddler tantrums WILL get better, then the 3 yr old mouth came, and omg, I had to tell myseld everday it wont last long. Thankfully, at 4 it seems like everything is calm. She listens pretty good (as good as age 4 does). She likes to help me do things. She is very curious, and wants to know a lot. For example, at 2, I would tell her to wash her hands, and she would throw a fit and not want to and keep asking why she has to, but at 4, she will remind anyone and everyone they need to wash the germs away before they eat.

Sorry I got off track, this is just my opinion though, the tantrums can begin early, they tend to peak about 2 1/2 and begin to calm by 3 1/2-4 yr old. Older 2/younger 3 was the WORST age for us.

sfarrow3 · #15 May 4th, 2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KaiX2Momma

Kaileigh throws a fit when anything is taken from her. She screams and kicks her feet when told "no" and she crawls very fast away from me when I get up to take something from her.

Im NOT looking forward to toddler years, if anything Id like to skip to age 4 please

I spent a lot of time telling myself that toddler tantrums WILL get better, then the 3 yr old mouth came, and omg, I had to tell myseld everday it wont last long. Thankfully, at 4 it seems like everything is calm. She listens pretty good (as good as age 4 does). She likes to help me do things. She is very curious, and wants to know a lot. For example, at 2, I would tell her to wash her hands, and she would throw a fit and not want to and keep asking why she has to, but at 4, she will remind anyone and everyone they need to wash the germs away before they eat.

Sorry I got off track, this is just my opinion though, the tantrums can begin early, they tend to peak about 2 1/2 and begin to calm by 3 1/2-4 yr old. Older 2/younger 3 was the WORST age for us.

We do have the same kids!! This is London and Caden exactly. Caden just turned four and tries to explain in detail why he feels the need to do or not to do X, Y and Z! I'm thinking like I take your opinion in consideration! SMH! He is a character.

Arei_720 · #16 May 4th, 2011, 12:30 PM

Yeah, flipping around during a diaper change and crying when she can't. It's even worse if there's poop involved! At one point, I had to put her on the floor and "sit" on her so I could get the cloth diaper on.

SarahBethsMommy · #17 May 4th, 2011, 12:53 PM

LOL... I cracked up at the "calm toddler years" comment too.

Have you tried distracting them with a toy at diaper changes? I've gotten really fast at them and sometimes giving him something to chew on or whatever will occupy him for about 5 secs, which at least is something... LOL.

3 years old was the worst age for my kids. I'm praying Daniel will be more laid back than Sarah Beth.

*BabyMaMa* · #18 May 4th, 2011, 01:19 PM

Leah throws fits whenever I sit her on the floor and walk away, change her diaper, or try to put her to sleep. I swear...the girl has some serious a-ti-tude. I hope it gets better for us soon, Seema!

The newest thing is at the grocery store, she doesn't want to sit in the buggy. Sh wants me to carry her around while she has her hands on the handles (pretending to push the buggy, lol). Blah...

I agree, toddler years will be better (by better...I mean worse).

Karlie · #19 May 4th, 2011, 03:28 PM

Luca does that too, it drives me crazy. Noah makes me crazier, I actually have to chase him, pin him down (sometimes sit on him) to get his night time diaper on and them most of the time he takes it off 5 seconds later anyways. Calm toddler years?? BAHAHAHAHA

#20 May 4th, 2011, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daffodil

Disclaimer: I would NEVER EVER EVER hit a baby...EVER.

But that's what goes on through my head as my daughter is fighting diaper changes tooth and nail. Honestly, the force I have to use to counteract her probably hurts more than a smack.

I don't understand this whole flipping-out-over-nothing. Can't wait for those calm toddler years!

BAHAHAHA .... wait ... BAHAHAHA

OK...sorry..

Anyway, I have to change Caleb on the floor now because I'm so scared he will flip himself right off the changing table.

Oh, and I agree.. 3 is the WORST! I swear that singing "happy birthday" to a two year old who is turning 3 is the song that summons all the demons to enter their bodies. Grace transformed over night ... only 9 1/2 months to go until she is 4 ...we might make it...