10mo scratching other babies

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Whenever we are at social baby things, DD goes over to other babies (same age, and little bit older and younger), is all smily and reaches out her hand to their face and kind of claws at them.

I think she's just exploring and wanting to connect with the other babies.

But often this leads to other babies being upset and their mums having to pick them up etc.

Other than keep her nails short what should I do?

I'm not sure at what age you start being more 'strict' with babies... Am I being over indulgent by thinking she's just exploring. Should I be removing her from the situation and sternly telling her off?

I don't want her to be the spoilt brat that no parent wants their DC to play with...

I think you are right that she is just exploring and I certainly wouldn't tell her off sternly but if she does it more than once on the same child i would remove her from the situation - if for no other reason than it makes the other mums think you are doing something about it.
Try telling her to be gentle, and show her by taking her hand and stroking the other baby rather than clawing.
I'm afraid my DS did this and it was a phase that lasted until he was about 14 months.

Thank you for replying monkoray
I actually do that 'gentle' thing already when she's a bit scratchy with me.

I'm pleased you don't think she's being a little monster! I think I may be inclined to spoil her so am trying to be extra vigilant about it.