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How can I stop 15mo scratching my chest and neck?

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junglebums · 11/12/2011 08:36

DD obviously finds it comforting, but I really can't stand it. She wants to have her hand down my top whenever she's sitting on my knee. My chest and neck are covered in Scratches from her raking her nails down the skin and it's become really sensitive. e tried just removing her hands from my top, but this usually results in a wrestling match, followed by tears and tantrums.

Does anyone have a similar problems or tips on getting her to stop?

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curlycreations · 11/12/2011 11:43

perseverance-if you keep telling her off for it she's not going to enjoy it when the tears start-tell her cuddles are nice but the scratching thing is sore and makes you sad.

noblegiraffe · 11/12/2011 14:08

Clipping nails regularly at least stops it hurting so much.

Albrecht · 11/12/2011 14:49

Tips - Wear high necked fitted clothes, explain it hurts, you don't like it, see if they will accept a substitute fiddly thing.

It is bloody annoying but as you say its a comfort thing so I can't imagine they will stop right way.

junglebums · 11/12/2011 20:07

She thinks 'ouch' is s fun word to say at the moment. I'm not sure she understands when she's hurting people.
Will try tight tops and persevere with moving her wandering hands!

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Albrecht · 11/12/2011 22:18

Yeah I think you have to actually explain you don't like being hurt (do exagerated sad face too perhaps?) as ouch could mean anything to her.

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