What age do they start to know?

[Septbaby]

Nearly 7mo DS has become one hell of a screecher and face grabber, all excellent fun for him but sometimes it really hurts like a bugger when he's clawing at eyes and especially my septum. I'm currently trying to politely discourage this by moving his hand and saying no thank you that hurts, or when he's screeching again, saying no thank you and turning away, but he thinks it's just funny.

So just wondering really when they actually 'know' what they're doing, I know at the moment he's just learning and trying things out and I know he doesn't understand what in saying, just curious really...

Thanks :)

They start understanding "no" at around 8-9 months iirc, but that doesn't mean they'll obey it!

What somewhat worked for us is whenever DS used to pull hair/hit/scratch we would say no but then take his hand and stroke our hair with it. Sort of saying no hitting but stroking.

Regarding screeching it best worked when I just ignored it. They love getting the reaction, and if they don't they stop. It's hard though. Also my DS used to scream more if he was tired/hungry/needed attention so try to rule this out.

HTH

Instead of saying no I would either try to redirect it into "gentle" by getting him to stroke instead. Or if he hurts you just dump him on the floor. They soon start to associate cause and effect.

Ok thank you that's all interesting to know and a couple of good tactics to try :) thanks

Yep I always bung dd on the floor if she is repeatedly pulling my hair or scratching me despite me saying no, be gentle etc. Dd has also learned what not to touch by me saying no but always always moving her away from that item, although you're probably not quite there yet.