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Cries in frustration

Does anyone else find that their five month old can go 0-100 in ten seconds? She cries regularly on the playmat when she’s on her front - it’s because she’s trying to reach things beyond her grasp or attempt to crawl when she’s doesn’t know how. It means that playtime can be very difficult and if I leave the room for a wee or a drink she is very quickly crying her eyes out. Will it get better or will the frustrations continue as she wants to do more and more as she plays? Should I be encouraging more independence (where possible)?!

14 month old still not talking

My little guy just turned 14 mos old this week, and still hasn't said any recognizable words yet. He babbles all the time, but we've let to hear a "mama" or "dada" or anything like that. I'm just wondering if I should be concerned?

Temper tantrums

My 19 month old seems to have really intense big feelings, tantrums and meltdowns. He's my second but my first didn't have tantrums at this age- his behaviour got hard after he turned 3 years and this age was the easiest!

There is at least one massive tantrum everyday, like this morning it was because I put on his boots instead of his wellies. He will throw himself on the ground and lie down refusing to get up and screaming so loud. When I try to comfort him or hold him he throws himself out of my arms. Each time it lasts for probably about 15 minutes. If I peel his banana too much or break off some food instead of giving it to him whole (because he can't eat the whole thing and it would be wasted) he screams and hits the food out of my hand on to the floor. Then screams because the food is no good and he wanted it.

It's exhausting. Is anybody else experiencing this?

Hates loud noises?

Hey! So just seeing if anyone else has this or has dealt with it.
Our 10 month old is PETRIFIED of the hoover and things like the mower or things that make similar noises like a bubble machine.
I really don’t think it’s the ‘loud’ aspect of these things as he loves music and some random loud noises don’t bother him at all.
He shows no other signs of anything else, he’s quite advanced ( I think ) for his age and this just seems to be the only odd thing.
We’ve started hoovering for a second whilst we hold him to show him it’s ok but he’s still scared and holds on tight, but I’m not really sure what else to do 🤔
Thank you!

Lazy boy or normal?

My LB took his first steps and month ago but still mainly crawls, he'll sometimes walk a bit during the day but mainly Will crawl if he needs to get somewhere, is this normal as they say boys are lazy of should he be doing more walking?
Anyone elses LO like this?

Isit common foe your 1 year old not to respond to thier name?

My son just turned 1, and we are constantly calling his name, and sometimes he would look at you, but more times, he will not bother to look at who is calling his name. I don't know if I should be worried, because there is alot of information out there that links to autism, and as a mum we often like to self diagnose our kids, but is anybody else's 1 year not responding to thier name?

Tantrums

When the fuck does this get easier? My child is SO whingey at the moment, from the moment he opens his eyes. No matter what we do he just moans. The tantrums are getting louder!!! I also have a newborn so im fucking done in. Im losing my mind

How to redirect physical aggression

Hey mamas! I’m having a really time navigating physical aggression with my son. He is 3, nonverbal (more like preverbal) but I feel like majority of his aggression stems from his frustration from not being able to communicate. However, I’m tired of being a punching bag. We’ve tried everything under the sun. He’s in ABA currently and his BCBA is telling us to ignore the behavior but I’m having a hard time with it. How do you guys go about this? I don’t want him getting older and bigger, and to continue to hit others when he’s upset or frustrated. I’m not okay with this behavior. I know it’s communication but at the end of the day it’s not safe and it’s unacceptable. I’m desperate and exhausted.

Twin Toddlers

I’m struggling so bad with my twin toddler boys(1) they won’t get along one dominants the other I’m constantly prying him from his brothers head. I take things and that just makes it worst any other twin moms going through this and if so what were some ideas you used for your babies to help.

Speech help!!!

My son is 14 months old and only says dada, (sometimes) mama, nana and yeah. Otherwise he just points and EVERYTHING and says ‘EH’. All I do is talk to him, repeat everything, we read books and I teach him all the animal noises I’m doing everything I can and everything it says to online, but he won’t say anymore words!!

Is there any other tips or anything? Wil he just learn?

Milestones!

How’s everyone’s little ones getting on?

Mine rolls onto his front but can’t quite roll back yet - so I spend most of my days rolling him back over and stopping him from pace planting the mattress when sleeping 🥲 he’s not far from sitting I don’t think! And loves to be as loud as possible. He’s suddenly a bit grumpy though and likes to scream cry 😬

For my boy mamas, i dont know if this is normal or not but both my boys (4 and 2) are constantly touching eachothers pvt part and laughing and saying penis penis, ive told them off many times and said you cant do that but they wont stop.

I know for them its a joke but im worried what is it turns into something that isnt funny one day. Is this normal?

Two year-old been bitten twice in 1.5 weeks at nursery

I’m trying not to under-react or overreact so would appreciate some thoughts!

We recently moved to a new nursery (old one was amazing but a little bit too far for us).

Our two year-old has settled in well into his new room, but last week he came home with a bite on his arm. The nursery staff didn’t mention it so we dropped them a note to let them know that it had happened so they could keep a closer eye. They were generally apologetic.

Today, there was an incident report raised because a child had bitten my son‘s arm. On the one hand, I’m pleased that someone noticed it this time and took action (cleaned my son’s hand and used an antiseptic wipe; put the other child in “ reflection” space). On the other hand, I am a bit worried that this has happened twice in such a short period of time.

Would you be worried?

Everytime I tell someone my concerns I’m told that babies develop at their own rate and I completely agree.. but something just doesn’t sit right with me and idk what to do to put myself at ease..
Baby is 10.5m old. She was a late roller. She’s not really babbling, she blows raspberries and dino screams and makes aaa and ooo noises but that’s about it.
She cannot crawl, transition to sitting on her own.
She sometimes tries to pull herself to standing if I put her in front of the sofa, but gets to her knees and falls.
She is an amazing eater, will eat anything but prefers to hand feed herself, spoons are a no🤣.
She sleeps through the night, naps are not great but I take it for the night sleep.
Last time I called hv about a month ago they tried to reassure me all was okay but I’m making myself sick with worry. Someone else mentioned global developmental delay? I darent google it, it will just spiral my anxieties even more.
I guess I’m just looking for opinions, advice and/or even reassurance if you’re in the same boat as me.
Tia 🩷

Sucking fingers

Help! My 2 year old won’t stop sucking her 2 fingers on her right hand. She started this habit from about 2 months old. She cries when we tell her to take her fingers out. Any tips to help stop her would be much appreciated xx

Talking at 2?

I see a lot of people on here talking about needing help and support with their toddlers because they’re struggling with sleep, naps and food, my LO is doing all them well and their fine and gross motor skills seem to be at the right stage but he is currently in his third speech regression, fist time he had 5 words at around 1 and then lost them words, spoke again at 16 months with completely different words and lost them, then now is saying a couple of random words but in context I.e purple for purple, bubble for bubbles, but doesn’t say like mama or dada or other common and expected words 🫠 any one in a similar boat?

Help…Normal tantrum or something more?

My daughter is having the worst meltdowns recently. I’m talking to the point where people are starting to stop outside my house and looking in with concern. The anxiety and humiliation leaving the house sometimes is exhausting. Kicking and screaming at the top of her voice in public and having everyone in the street looking at me, is a different kind of embarrassment and guilt. I’ve had a few conversations recently with various people about seeing someone professional about mt daughter’s behaviour. She’s also started using noises and moans to gesture what she wants, coming from an incredibly smart 3 year old who has been speaking full sentences since she was two. We have regressed in verbal communication, and the meltdowns are getting so horrifically bad. She also tugs at her clothes when distressed or pulls on her fingers. There is absolutely ZERO reasoning with her when she is like this, it’s just constant screaming. I’m a first time mum and just at a complete loss.

Unpopular opinion

I absolutely love being a boy mom before I didn’t know any better I wanted a girl now I’m absolutely in love with my little guy and how wild he can be! Nothing he does truly bothers me ( his tantrums are few and far between) I’m excited for him to grow and learn every day just loving being his mum 🥹 who else is feeling this way? 🥰 he’s only 9 months old but I feel like I know him so well!

Going out

Hello, my boy is very active, I couldn’t take him out to a restaurant as he doesn’t sit still, whenever we have events he just wants to go outside, it’s really hard to manage him in social situations, feel constantly over stimulated. Anyone else feel like this or is it just my toddler?😂