Is it normal for toddlers to have so many phobias? At first it was just moths and the strimmer...now it's every insect and every electrical device except the kettle and toaster, mice and birds....feels like everything that moves.
To be honest, I've stopped responding. At first I'd comfort her about a moth, stay calm (I'm not scared of them) and just say 'it's OK, it won't hurt you' etc etc but now I just say 'oh DD, don't be silly' and carry on, while she's crying and hiding her face. Not sure if I should be more sympathetic, or if that's what caused the proliferation of phobias, or if it's normal for toddlers to be so afraid of stuff? She's 2.5, and not withdrawn or shy or anything - just freaks out if someone picks up something with a wire on it.