10 Month Old Hitting other Babies

Hi Mama’s! This is the second time my LO has hit another baby in the face during a play group. I’m quick to say nice touches and we don’t hit friends, but I’m a little bit petrified should I be doing something differently.?

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Honestly, at this age the baby doesn’t know better. I think that the other moms should understand. I believe you are doing the right thing. It takes awhile for a baby to understand that hitting is a no-no and redirect that to toys instead others.

thank you!!

My girl has been smacking herself if that makes you feel any better 😂🫣 I think it’s part of the exploring but you’re doing everything right ❤️

my baby smacks me in the face and chest constantly 🥲😂

The best thing to do as soon as the baby hits someone immediately remove him from the play. Babies at this age do not understand words they understand actions. So for example if the baby does something bad and it’s followed by something the baby doesn’t like (removed from play or put in a different room or the toy is taken away) they start to learn cause and effect. If I hit mommy takes me away from friends.

You’re going the right thing!

We taught our first kid “noggin” which was funny at home until he started head butting other kids at daycare. Gave our friends kid a bloody nose 😬

My son is doing the same. He’ll be 11 months on 10/3. I appreciate this alternative to my verbal response/correction. 😍😍😍

Yeppp!!! My son and his father “fight & horse play” often. The laughter from my son is soooo sweet. However, l remind my husband… he may be too young to play fight b/c he doesn’t know the difference yet. Then he’ll try to play with other babies the same way when they’re not accustomed to it or can get hurt b/c father knows boundaries (how far to go) and babies don’t.

I understand completely. I’m looking forward to enrolling my baby boy into martial arts and boxing when he’s old enough. Let’s transfer this energy and behavior into a more disciplined mindset.

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