Help...9 mo constant whinging!

[AlmondFrangipani]

I have a DS who is just 9 mo old. He's always been physically strong and very interested in the world around him and needed a lot of stimulation/interaction. But...he's turned into a whinging monster and it's exhausting!! I think he's frustrated that he's not mobile. He's been on the verge of crawling for weeks but whines when he tries then cries hysterically when he fails. If I sit him up or pick him up it makes him worse. Distraction doesn't work either! The only thing that placates him is if I stand him against a sofa/activity table. He seems obsessed with standing but again can't get himself into that position. I then have to sit with him as he likes to experiment with taking his hands off and sometimes topples (more tears). Sigh...I'm sure this is a phase but please tell me it passes soon??!!

My 10 month old is exactly the same! Desperate to be at it! He can crawl and he's pulled up a few times but he always wants to be on his feet standing. He's a real fidget and cannot sit still. He has been screaming and whining and even throwing temper fits. I have no advice, but I've done a lot of googling and the general feel is that once they achieve a milestone they settle down, then start going for the next one and the frustration starts again! DD was such a contented placid little thing but DS is desperate to be on the move and gets incredibly frustrated. Apparently it all improves when they walk so let's pray they get on with it!

Deep breaths and a cup of tea. This phase will pass. My DD was just the same at nine months. By ten she'd got pulling up and crawling, walking a couple of months later. I've almost forgotten how grim the incessant whining was, and it was only a few months ago. You'll get through this soon enough.

Also, if you have any crocheted blankets, try putting them over sofas and chairs. Plenty of fingerholes. Made it much easier for DD to pull herself up and learn to climb and fall off.