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is this normal toddler behavior?

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nita14 · 26/08/2004 21:04

My 28 month old daughter has recently taken to sitting on my knee watching tv or listening to stories for anything up to 1 hour at a time. I put this down to the fact that I was off work for the last 5 weeks and she missed me!! But now she has started to do this with my mother who cares for her whilst I work. This is making me question could there be something else wrong (medical/emotional). Apart from this she has an excellent appetite and when she does play is as lively and noisy as the next child. I would be grateful for an advice or stories of similar experience - before i turn into paranoid mother thanks!!

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aloha · 26/08/2004 21:06

Why do you think anything is wrong? I don't understand.

jodee · 26/08/2004 21:09

Sounds normal to me. I remember sitting on my Mother's knee for ages reading stories together - my ds can only manage about 10 minutes before he's itching to do something more active. Enjoy it while it lasts!

Chandra · 26/08/2004 21:12

She seems to be enjoying your company so enjoy it while it lasts. :)

nita14 · 26/08/2004 21:15

i must admit i enjoy this time with her but it is other people who are saying is she ok, is she tired, could she be lacking iron etc that i am starting to get paranoid but reading the replies i am feeling better thanks.

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handlemecarefully · 26/08/2004 23:37

Its not something my toddler does - but I wish she did!!!

They've all got different personalities haven't they. She sounds very normal - especially if at other times she is noisy and lively like you say.

Enjoy!

suedonim · 27/08/2004 14:44

What you decribe is one of the best parts of childhood, as far as I'm concerned! I used to sit down after lunch with mine and have a cuddle while reading books or listening to music. It's lovely, esp on a winter's day when it's all cosy indoors.

Angeliz · 27/08/2004 15:06

My dd is 3.6 but has always sat for ages and cuddled.
She'll sit for hours reading together but when she needs to she lets all her energy out too.
It's a happy mix i think:)
(Plus i get loads of snuggles)

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