How do you calm down a 9 month old baby with a temper tantrum?
December 20th, 2008 by admin
Tips For Surviving Temper Tantrums
These strategies can greatly reduce the number of emotional storms, but their appearance is inevitable. What then?
First, take a deep breath. I've been in a grocery store with my children having temper tantrums, as a pediatrician, with my patients in the checkout line. The first thing you feel is, "I just wish I could drop into the floor someplace so nobody would see me."
While you are taking a deep breath, consciously relax. Kids really play off your emotions. It's so hard to relax in this situation, but just let your muscles go. The more uptight you are, the more energy is available for their tantrums. Kids thrive on attention, even negative attention.
Some children will calm down if you pick them up and hold them.
Each child is unique. One thing that often works very well is to try to voice to the child what he is going through. "You must really want to get this, don't you?" Then he may melt and say, "Uh huh."
You will have to experiment with your child to see what it is that can help him understand that everything is okay, these bad feelings will pass, and that it's all a normal part of growing up.
Whatever you do, if your child had a temper tantrum to try to get something, don't give it to him, even if you would have ordinarily done so. Choosing your child's long-term gain over such dramatic short-term relief is part of what makes properly handling temper tantrums so heroic.
Instead of giving your child what he wants, you might say, "Sorry, I would love to give you what you want, but because you had a temper tantrum, I can't right now. Next time, let's do that." Stand by your child during this difficult time for both of you.
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December 21st, 2008 at 1:05 am
My little boy did, i ignored him. He stopped, but all kids are different
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December 21st, 2008 at 1:49 am
9 month olds can not have a temper tantrum. They are telling you something is wrong.
Try feeding, then changing. Too hot or too cold?
Running a fever?? Teething??(more than likely this one)
Feel gums, feels hot and sensative, and maybe a bump. Teething.
Baby motrin, and someting cold to chew on.
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December 21st, 2008 at 2:04 am
Ignore him and move away and start doing something else. He will soon suss out the fact that he's not going to get attention that way! When he starts to calm down go to him and talk to him but if he starts the tantrum again turn and walk away. You will be amazed how quickly he learns that the tantrum means he doesn't get attention. You MUST be consistant!
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Mom of two boys who are very strong willed
December 21st, 2008 at 2:38 am
tell mommy to put a boob in his face.
that always works like a charm.
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December 21st, 2008 at 2:45 am
Tips For Surviving Temper Tantrums
These strategies can greatly reduce the number of emotional storms, but their appearance is inevitable. What then?
First, take a deep breath. I've been in a grocery store with my children having temper tantrums, as a pediatrician, with my patients in the checkout line. The first thing you feel is, "I just wish I could drop into the floor someplace so nobody would see me."
While you are taking a deep breath, consciously relax. Kids really play off your emotions. It's so hard to relax in this situation, but just let your muscles go. The more uptight you are, the more energy is available for their tantrums. Kids thrive on attention, even negative attention.
Some children will calm down if you pick them up and hold them.
Each child is unique. One thing that often works very well is to try to voice to the child what he is going through. "You must really want to get this, don't you?" Then he may melt and say, "Uh huh."
You will have to experiment with your child to see what it is that can help him understand that everything is okay, these bad feelings will pass, and that it's all a normal part of growing up.
Whatever you do, if your child had a temper tantrum to try to get something, don't give it to him, even if you would have ordinarily done so. Choosing your child's long-term gain over such dramatic short-term relief is part of what makes properly handling temper tantrums so heroic.
Instead of giving your child what he wants, you might say, "Sorry, I would love to give you what you want, but because you had a temper tantrum, I can't right now. Next time, let's do that." Stand by your child during this difficult time for both of you.
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December 21st, 2008 at 3:26 am
THECHINA 9 months old can throw temper tantrums- my son is 8 months and throws them when i tell him no he cant play with the christmas tree because he all over the place crawling- he wants to get into everything- i just redirect him to something else that catches his eyes and then hes all smiles again- he was full of tantrums today while he was all over the floor try to get everything besides his toys-
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December 21st, 2008 at 4:12 am
The first thing to do is to find out WHY he is throwing tantrums. Is it due to a power struggle? Then don't give in. EVER! Frustration/Upset? Talk to him after he calms down. Although he might not be able to respond in sentences yet, let him know you understand that he's frustrated/upset and tell him how you expect him to behave next time. Don't expect much to come out of it from a 9 month old, but at least you are laying a foundation for when he is older. Scared? Hold him and let him know you are there for him.
The second thing to do is be thankful it's only a tantrum. I held my breathe until I passed out until I was almost five years old.
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