babies.....

Danni

Definitely normal. I just want to know when will it end? (I've got the feeling the answer is never!)

My 2 1/2 year old daughter is actually getting better now- she doesn't rip paper up anymore- just scrunches it and tries to draw on it. I agree with the toys in rotation idea- works for dd!

michellenealemum

have you heard of a treasure box,just a little box or bag{_remove when empty}full of treasure ie:curlers, pine cones, wooden pegs, wooden spoons,wooden curtain rings,kitchen roll holder great for threading and the list goes on you you know your child smelly things used spices in a bag real oranges lemons use your imagination.In my experience as a nursery nurse and mum of two better than hundreds of pounds on toys great in autumn finding things on a walk,brushes ribbons.just have some fun a fantastic one is whiskey bottle boxs great to fill with things good lid to fine motor skills hope these ideas inspire you.

fsdss

as per all other posts Very NORMAL. my 17 month old is getting much better now, its their inquisitive stage so nothing to worry about. i found that the treasure box too always works a treat i fill mine up with shiny things such as paper / shiny sweets (in wrappers) / pegs/ the odd toy/ a biscuit/ spoon etc. keeps her amused for hours.

EasilyAggravated

the dog genuinely is as soft as a brush and sits waiting for him to grab his tail. infact the bloody dog instigates it. he wouldnt do any damage because hes a stone in weight with a full nappy and he slides all over the floor. he wont do it to any other dogs. its almost like he knows that the daft dog at home is more than willing to pull him round the room.
even if you give him something he shouldnt have, he still goes looking for something that you wont give him.

becles he aint interested in any toys. just throws them out of his way and goes on his merry way to get whatever he can lay his hands on. we've child proofed the house to a point where even i forget where ive put things.

deaththecat

Deaththekitten is 14 months and enjoys to pick her grandparents dog's nose.

I despair.:rolleyes:

So, sounds like pretty normal baby-bahaviour to me!

jellyhead

i love that, death is such a kittenish name :rotfl:

yes i have a baby the same age, the experts can waffle about babies preferring certain colours and patterns but the bland grey TV remote is fascinating for all babies

i have a selection of safe fridge magnets at the bottom of the fridge for him to take off at regular intervals, and a spare coffee table in front of our normal one, with spare coasters for him to chew on.

yesterday a fab invention http://www.bloomingmarvellous.co.uk/product.aspx?CategoryID=Nursery&ProductID=81124&language=en-GB
arrived and he watched me put it up (it was flatpack) in fascination, it wasn't supposed to be for the living room but now it lives there in place of one of his toyboxes. it's a cheap storage unit, holds little boxes, they're essentially fabric covered cardboard so won't stand up to much chewing but for the moment we're all happy. he has toys arranged in the boxes and he loves taking them out, putting them in, turning boxes upside down etc. and instead of just bypassing the toybox as if it's another piece of furniture he actually plays for ages with his new toy storage unit. a bookcase would work too, it's having the toys displayed that makes them look enticing i think.

troll35

Don't forget that babies and small children don't learn to play by themselves. They are (usually) sociable little creatures that need your attention and input into their play. They need to be shown what to do with all manner of toys and objects. If you can give your child 10, 15, 20 minutes of your undivided time they will repay you 10 fold in joy.

There is no such thing as a naughty baby. They are exploring how things work and how to get YOUR attention. If they are doing something you don't want them to do you have to show them what they can do ie. play with them for a short while. If a child learns that they get attention from doing the good things there is no reason for them to be naughty. If they only get attention from doing naughty things....well you end up with the tearaways we seem to have running riot around the streets nowadays.

Being a parent is hard and it doesn't get any easier. There are people out here who will help you keep on the right track if you need it. GOOD LUCK

Lillibet_2

You've just described my 10 month old. We now have a special defunct remote control, mobile phone & bunches of keys just for him, and yesterdays paper is HIS property......he can make as much mess as he likes with it (it isn't exactly hard to clean up shredded paper). But I also spend time at least twice a day with him, often more & sometimes for several hours at a time, just playing with him with his actual toys, helping him explore them & what they can do & he will happily sit & play on his own in his bedroom for for abotu 20 minutes at a stretch with rubber stacking rings, shape sorter etc. Although, admitedly, yesterdays paper is still more fun:D

Oh, and I put the dog I the pig pen, it's the only way he gets any peace;)

pink_phantom

Totaly normal. When Phantom Junior was a baby he used to have more fun at xmas playing with the wrapping!

Counting_Pennies_2

Haven't had chance to read the other replies, I am just heading off to bed.

I wanted to quickly say, try splitting the toys and put in three different boxes (if you are completely over run put in more) put all but one of the boxes away, then each week bring out a new box and put the other one away.

They get used to them if they are all out, that way it is like having something new each week.