Climbing frame

My LO is 8.5 months old and for the past 2 weeks he's ALL about climbing. He climbs up my legs, pinches my skin, hair, anything he can get his hands on then throws a tantrum when he's practically over my shoulder. I thought it might be typical clinginess yet he doesn't seem interested at all on a cuddle or any nice/softer contact, he just wants to climb me?? I have tried to encourage/praise his climbing, show him how to get up and down from things (other than me) safely, help him walk and get more mobile etc but playtime is really tough atm, he has no interest in playing, reading or singing. Seriously, he just wants to climb up me and then start screaming, on repeat... At a bit of a loss what to do, he doesn't even seem to enjoy what he's doing. I don't suppose anyone can relate? What's working for you?

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Yep, I'm i exactly the same boat!

Same here! My baby is 8.5 months and constantly clingy.

Could you take him to a park or soft play so he can do it safely?

Exactly the same. He has learned a new skill and wants to use it. It’s hard but just keep him safe and correct him where needed if he’s hitting you etc. but just let him be. It’ll pass x

Excact same boat here too ❤️

thanks for the suggestion. I've been very tempted to get a pikler but it's more of a space issue. Granted I could do with selling a few of his old swings etc to make room though. I'm also a little dubious that he will still just want to climb me anyway, I set up little obstacle courses for him but apparently nothing beats mama climbing apparently 😂🤷🏼‍♀️ was your LO climbing you specifically too? If so I think I'm going to have to give the pikler a try

yeah, we try and go to soft play once a week. I think he's still building his confidence socially though atm, anywhere loud with a lot going on he tends to be more calm and prefers to sit and observe (no nursery yet I'm on mat leave). Very little climbing happens at soft play as a result, I'm hoping the more we go the more he will explore

my boy climbs everything he can get to, me included. Space wise I was also worried about that but it's not as big as I thought, floor space wise I'd say it's the same as a floor baby gym mat🤔

Thanks so much I'm definitely going to give it a try

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