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to think all baby boys can’t be this way

62 replies

avocadotoastt · 01/09/2024 20:53

My DS has started crawling and can stand up
every single day without fail he either will fall back on his head, bounce his head on the wall or even sometimes launch himself off furniture. Obviously I try my hardest to prevent this but even laying him on the carpet for a few minutes results in injury. I know boys are more adventurous but it seems constant and it’s impossible to get anything done?

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Fizxy · 01/09/2024 21:35

Baby helmet off Amazon. I've had two wild ones (one DD and one DS) and the helmet felt/feels like the best option when they weren't contained 😂

VimesandhisCardboardBoots · 01/09/2024 21:28

Nothing to do with sex, my niece was an adventurous injury magnet, my nephew, not so much.

Goldbar · 01/09/2024 21:27

With a baby like that you need a padded cell playpen. My first was like that.

IMBCRound2 · 01/09/2024 21:23

Boys are more adventurous- I know I’m pregnant and hormonal but I am actually crying im so livid at that sentence . What utter nonsense.

im also exhausted so please feel free to help me watch my girl so you know what terrifyingly adventurous looks . Absolutely terrifying.

TuVuoiFaLamericano · 01/09/2024 21:06

Nothing to do with sex.
I have two boys. My first is gentle, cautious. The opposite of adventurous. Rarely fell as he always went slowly or thought about whether he would undertake something...

My second is wild. Doesn't think. He's 18 months, walking since a year. Climbs and swings and falls all. the. frigging. time😅

user1471538275 · 01/09/2024 21:05

Nothing to do with being a boy.

This age requires constant supervision to keep them safe.

Either that or you put them into a playpen whilst you 'get things done' although if they're itching to move this might not go well (and some have a good go at climbing out)

Sometimes you bring them with you, strapped into a high chair or buggy if what you're doing is dangerous.

Mostly you stay in the room they're in and try to get stuff done when they are asleep.

KY2021 · 01/09/2024 21:05

My DS was like this too but has drastically reduced since he started walking and seems to have more control of his falls.

Overthebow · 01/09/2024 21:04

Nothing to do with sex, my baby boy doesn't do that. He crawls, stands and climbs but is pretty careful and doesn't have many falls.

booloolee · 01/09/2024 21:03

I agree, nothing to do with sex as both mine did this (boy and then girl) and it really is such a normal period of learning. Some children are naturally more curious than others (same as adults!). We used to get multiple daily calls from nursery about bumps and signed so many accident forms. They've both grown out of it now somewhat, but are still really adventurous and happy to climb to top of every climbing frame while I watch in horror. I'm quite envious really of their exploration

TomatoSandwiches · 01/09/2024 20:57

Some babies whatever sex they are do this and some don't.
Get a playpen to keep him safe whilst you do your things.

unlikelychump · 01/09/2024 20:56

Uh oh

OrwellianTimes · 01/09/2024 20:55

Nothing to do with gender -some babies are livelier than other with exploring their surroundings.

how old is he and how are you containing him?