My daughter is 10 months old and has started this loud screeching yell for the last couple of weeks, it is driving us crazy this is the worst thing i have experienced with her since she was born. I sit her down when she does it and tell her its time out but she is too young for time out she doens't understand yet. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem and how long did it last, and did you do anything to stop it.
My 5 month old daughter does this as well. She smiles so big everytime I respond to it and thinks it is so funny. I agree with the other moms who say just to underplay it and not respond to much if it bothers you. It works with my daughter. If I just distract her she usually stops.
N.,
first i would have her tested for hearing and anything else the pediatrician suggests before you think she has a behavioral problem. my son had every test there was, first he had reflux, which was causing alot of the pain but when he was mad he would just stand and clench his fists and scream, i took video of it and took it to the doctor for help, he did not get over it, it got worse, and i kept having him tested, i then took him to a councilor by time he was a little older because i was going insane. the key is to rule out medical problems first and then get counciling even for just yourself, it helps i promise. he is 14 now and is still quite head strong but does not throw the temper tantrums anymore.
Hello, I can't tell you if it's normal or not, but I can tell you this. My son went through so many phases (and still is). He'd discover a noise he made that just fascinated him and he'd stick with it until it wasn't so fascinating. I remember him finding screaming at the top of his lungs this girly piercing scream (somewhere between 9-12 mos) was just so cool. It didn't matter what we told him. It was a new sound and HE could make it happen. Hopefully, she's just found something similar and it will pass (quickly for your sake)!
Hi N.,
I can feel your pain. My daughter, now 11 months old, can become my little teridactle. My neighbor across the street can hear her at times. I think it started at around 9 months. She hardly ever does it anymore. I think it has a lot to do with the fact that now she is able to do things by herself more and more. I hope for your sake, and your neighbors, that she only does this for a short time. Its totally normal.
Good Luck! ;)
My 14 month old daughter does the same thing, since she was about 9 months. She dosen't do it much, only if we have a house full of people (which is very often) and everyone is talking loud, like she is saying "look at me now!" It's still going on at 14 months, hang in there!
Just Completely ignore it. She has learned a new trick and she is having fun trying it out. She is probably completely thrilled with herself for learning how to make so much noise and also for making you jump every time she does it. This is an important lesson in cause and effect. At this age, do absolutely nothing when she does it, react in no way at all. She will find another new trick to do, and this one will go away when it is no longer fun to do. (i.e. when mom does not react)
Wouldn't worry about it. Babies ALL go through this...it's a developmental thing. They 'discover' their voice and like to experiment at this age with different sounds. Nothing more, nothing less. One thing though, I know it can be annoying...but it's part and parcel to their growing up. Just try not to discourage it.... I know some parents who 'take away' a child's 'voice' and ability to express themselves from too young an age. But this is how babies learn. They are stretching their wings so to speak... and getting familiar with their world. Remember, they weren't born too long ago. They need to go through this to 'understand' how to vocalize. This phase will go away before you know it... and then they will be off to another phase of development. Just be happy, your baby is doing what normal babies do. My baby is going through it now too. And his sister before that.. and all my friend's babies too. My Pediatrician says it's no big deal. It's just how it goes.
It's a phase. She feels in control, especially if you are reacting negatively to it. I'd ignore it (if you can) and eventually she will realize it's not getting a rise out of Mommy and Daddy and she'll move on to some other noisy or naughty thing! And you are correct, a "time-out" is inappropriate for such a young child. Discipline of any kind at this tender age is wasted, it will only frustrate you. Diversion and distraction are what we live by in our home. Good luck.
