Oh please somebody help, I feel as though I'm going insane!. I have a little boy who is nearing 7 months and over the last few weeks has developed a habit of screaming, almost shrieking, it can be before he goes into a tantrum, when he's playing, even when he's on the changing mat, it's almost like its an attention thing, though he gets loads! I'm loathe to try and stop him when he's playing as I have read that they exercise their lungs at this age however, my partner works from home and it can obviously be a pain when he's trying to concentrate or has a phone call, and I also would like to be able to calm him down after his bath at night as its time for him to get ready for bed, he's always fine in the bath but its as soon as you start drying and getting him dressed... please help if poss!!
It would be quite unusual for him to be having an actual tantrum, or displaying negative behaviour as early as seven months. It is more likely that he is just trying to show you he is upset or frustrated, for example when he has to get out of the bath where he was enjoying things, and is then feeling cold in the air. Try to think of this as his language and attempts to communicate with you. There is nothing naughty about a baby trying to have his needs met, or trying to communicate what he wants to parents, or wanting loving attention. You shouldn’t think of this as him being manipulative.
It is also just one of those things that pre-verbal older babies can make a lot of noise. They are trying out different sounds on the way to learning language, and it is very common for them to squeal and shriek and make quite a racket as they love the sounds they are producing, and like to see the effect on others.
The most helpful thing is to treat this as language and reply in words –something like “yes I know you’re excited”, or “its chilly getting out of the bath”. This will help develop his language, and the quicker he has words to use, the less he will tend to squeal.
could it possibly be his teeth?
Oh please somebody help, I feel as though I'm going insane!. I have a little boy who is nearing 7 months and over the last few weeks has developed a habit of screaming, almost shrieking, it can be before he goes into a tantrum, when he's playing, even when he's on the changing mat, it's almost like its an attention thing, though he gets loads! I'm loathe to try and stop him when he's playing as I have read that they exercise their lungs at this age however, my partner works from home and it can obviously be a pain when he's trying to concentrate or has a phone call, and I also would like to be able to calm him down after his bath at night as its time for him to get ready for bed, he's always fine in the bath but its as soon as you start drying and getting him dressed... please help if poss!!
I don't know if this will work, it works with older children, its easy though so is worth a shot! When he is screaming talk to him quietly - perhaps read a story (your shopping list anything will do!) without moving him around (no extra stimulation, just place a hand on him if you want to soothe) You need to stay just quiet enough for him to know you are talking, but so that he can only hear you when he is between yells. The quieter you stay, the quieter they become as they try to hear what you are saying. It does take a little while for the children to get used to this, but it does work miracles with the children I work with! I know he's alot younger, but he will still recognise your voice.
Either way I'm sure it will pass, good luck x
hi i dont really know how to help hun my 2 and half year old keeps screaming and shrieking he thinks its halarious its probably your little boy learning how to use his voice for attention. hopefully he will grow out of it. i know u say he does get lots of attention but with the screaming he can control it! even if u stop the screaming im afraid as he gets older ur OH has no hope of a quite home to work from my house is always full of noise so much so it feels weird for it to be silent lol sorry ive not been much help but hope u find an answer soon xxx
hi my 15 month old has recently found his shrieking scream too, its so annoying and it goes right thro you!! i just ignore it when he is playing but when he is upset i try to cuddle him but its hard when its right in your ear, lol! it will pass, but i know wot u r going thro hun xxxx
oh so good to know I'm not the only one... sounds silly but today I invested in some ear plugs in order to keep my patience with him a little longer! I have never heard anything like it in my life!!! He he!x
hi my 15 month old has recently found his shrieking scream too, its so annoying and it goes right thro you!! i just ignore it when he is playing but when he is upset i try to cuddle him but its hard when its right in your ear, lol! it will pass, but i know wot u r going thro hun xxxx
Oh please somebody help, I feel as though I'm going insane!. I have a little boy who is nearing 7 months and over the last few weeks has developed a habit of screaming, almost shrieking, it can be before he goes into a tantrum, when he's playing, even when he's on the changing mat, it's almost like its an attention thing, though he gets loads! I'm loathe to try and stop him when he's playing as I have read that they exercise their lungs at this age however, my partner works from home and it can obviously be a pain when he's trying to concentrate or has a phone call, and I also would like to be able to calm him down after his bath at night as its time for him to get ready for bed, he's always fine in the bath but its as soon as you start drying and getting him dressed... please help if poss!!
Oh please somebody help, I feel as though I'm going insane!. I have a little boy who is nearing 7 months and over the last few weeks has developed a habit of screaming, almost shrieking, it can be before he goes into a tantrum, when he's playing, even when he's on the changing mat, it's almost like its an attention thing, though he gets loads! I'm loathe to try and stop him when he's playing as I have read that they exercise their lungs at this age however, my partner works from home and it can obviously be a pain when he's trying to concentrate or has a phone call, and I also would like to be able to calm him down after his bath at night as its time for him to get ready for bed, he's always fine in the bath but its as soon as you start drying and getting him dressed... please help if poss!!
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