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babylove628
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Can a 17 month old have a tantrum/meltdown?
This morning DS refused to sit in his high chair, he was stiffening his legs (nothing new), I just bend his legs and get him in but this morning he FLIPPED OUT! Started crying and screaming like crazy, at first I got annoyed cause I was like what's up with you today and then I realized he may be having a tantrum so I sat him in the highchair and ignored him for 2 minutes while he just constantly screamed.
Is this a tantrum? I've read to listen for signs when they're screaming, like to ignore the bloody scream but swoop in to stop them when it becomes whimpers bc that's their way of looking for comfort. It worked for a few minutes and then he started again when he wanted to watch yo gabba gabba and I had on another channel.
Do I have a brat on my hands? or is this normal at this age?
ETA: i know it's not a matter of him possibly not feeling well bc he woke up happy and playful and flipped at breakfast time. Now he's all snotty.
Message edited 8/31/2012 9:31:29 AM.
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NervousNell
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Re: Can a 17 month old have a tantrum/meltdown?
Ummm...yeah
My DD has been having tantrums since before 12 months old.
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| Posted 8/31/12 9:32 AM |
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Sparrow
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Re: Can a 17 month old have a tantrum/meltdown?
I think my DD is advanced because she's been having tantrums since 14 months   . Seriously, I am petrified if this is suposed to get significantly worse at age 2. She is a total drama queen and when she doesn't get her way she drops to her hands and knees then dramatically puts her head on the floor and screams. Unfortunately, I think it's normal.
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| Posted 8/31/12 9:33 AM |
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noni882
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Re: Can a 17 month old have a tantrum/meltdown?
Yes, like the OP my DD has been having tantrums since about 13 months or so.
You just have to ride this stage out. It gets better!
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| Posted 8/31/12 9:34 AM |
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babylove628
mommy of two!
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Can a 17 month old have a tantrum/meltdown?
Thanks ladies, I wasn't sure but it seemed like it was. This kid is going to be the death of me! The joys of toddlerhood!
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| Posted 8/31/12 9:36 AM |
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mrsboss
my little love
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Can a 17 month old have a tantrum/meltdown?
Yea, dd is 18m and has been having meltdowns since about 14 mos like that
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| Posted 8/31/12 9:39 AM |
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whoababy1
Love my little girls <3
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Can a 17 month old have a tantrum/meltdown?
Oh yeah. DD is a fantastic tantrum thrower at 16 months!
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| Posted 8/31/12 9:54 AM |
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