9 month old tantrums due to iPhone

[fruitandflowers]

Hi - I know this is a properly #firstworldproblems issue and am a bit embarrassed to be posting, but thought people might have some good ideas!

My just turned 9 month old son has developed a love of iPhones. Obviously he isn't allowed to hold them & he doesn't have any screen time, so it's generally out of sight out of mind...except that both DH and I have family abroad, and like to FaceTime/SKYPE/whatsapp them.

We can no longer do it, because within a couple of minutes DS lunges for the phone - and then, when he's not allowed to have it, pitches a full blown fit - screeching, red face, tears, pouty bottom lip...the full monthly.

Any ideas? Is it just a phase? I am going to try to use my laptop but he's so wriggly (and likes to eat everything) I don't think that's going to work either.

I told you it was trivial, but any good ideas appreciated!

My 8mo old is exactly the same and we're also abroad and try to FaceTime family as well.

No advice really other than it must pass because my 2.5yr old can see an iPad without lunging at it! 😂 I can't manage to speak to my mum for more than a minute or 2 at the moment so I'm hoping he gets over it soon.

My nearly 10mo does exactly the same. We try to face time with family and he is fine with that as he can see himself but if me or my DH try to use our phones to call or text etc he wants it. He gets very annoyed and will have a mini tantrum. We have an old iPhone in the drawer that no longer works and gave him that. Didn't work! He knows! I'm sure they will all grow out if it.

Hmmm. It's frustrating isn't it! Good to know I'm not alone at least!