Start of toddler tantrums already?

[Daffodilly]

DD is almost 13mths and basically since she turned one she's been having little tantrums. She lies face down on the floor with arms and legs up (a bit like a sky diver). It would be cute and funny if not a scary taste of what I have yet to come!

Usually happens when she is a bit bored/tired/hungry which is understandable - but also when she doesn't have my full attention (not always possible to give) or doesn't get what she wants (though I don't always even know what she wants).

Thing is that I don't really know how to respond - only thing that stops it is pickig her up. Is she too young to ignore? I've tried this and she just seems to notch up another level.

Any advice?

This is very normal dont worry. my daughter (20 months) had far worse tantrums than my son so I think is a girl thing. I tend to walk away from her into another room when she throws herself down in protest, she used to follow me screaming and kicking/smacking random objects en route (again funny if it wasnt a little scary)but I would just ignore her again. Now she runs after me and gives me a cuddle saying ahhhh baba as she knows this always gets a cuddle. It takes patience and a few blind eyes to get through toddler years!

Thanks jenjenns. I know you are meant to ignore tantrums in theory - but she just seems so young to leave her on her own and it doesn't even seem that she understands what is wrong (which means I have no hope).

Ho hum - worst thing is that this is only the start!

DD2 is like this (she is 15m)

I don't ignore as such, but try and distract her instead. TBH, DD1 is better at this than me

distraction is always good as well, I dont leave her on her own as such but if she's tantruming by the fridge door (which it usually is when I dont let her eat the pickled onions!) I just walk into the next room pretending I havent noticed her. I leave the door open so she can follow if she wants so it only works if shes crawling or walking. My son is also much better at dealing with her as he distracts her and gets her giggling within seconds. they get easier to manage once they can tell you what it is thats bothering them so dont worry too much it doesnt get worse as they get older it may get louder but its a bit more manageable

I must admit it has come as a bit of a shock as dd1 wasn't like this. She's never been a tantrummer (more drama queen or total non-listening behaviour)

It can be quite amusing though and I find it difficult not to laugh at her

I agree it's about them not being able to articulate their needs. They'll soon grow out of it