Loud 13 month old!!

[Jenu294]

Any tips on how to to quieten a rather loud and feisty toddler ie. in the supermarket?

My 13 month old little girl ignores everything I say or do to quieten her, she literally shouts and shouts (it is rather funny at times, but then gets a bit wearing esp if others aren't so understanding). She's also like this in restaurants...

I realise she's found her own voice just wish she'd use it a little less lol...

Snacks? Cheese strings and breadsticks are my best friend at the moment.

No advice sorry but my 10 month old is similar so following for help
Agreed, it's funny occasionally but I got told to "shut her up or I'll shut her up" by a horrible old man in Sainsbury's last week so I get it's wearing for others....! X

@jent85 seriously?! I think I would have given nasty man a piece of my mind (prob would have rammed the trolley up his backside ) But it comes as no surprise really - there are some incredibly mean folk out there....

@Daffodil2018 yeah tried and tested along with keys, paper bags, toys you name it! She just gets bored (food inc) and resorts to being heard

I don't have advice except for the obvious "try to engage her in a toy". However, as long as she's in that phase, I think you shouldn't take her to restaurants. In shops and out on the street I'd simply say other people will have to live with it, but in restaurants you can expect some calm and quiet time (unless it's specifically for families).

Omg I have the same thing with my 9.5 month old. He's been like this since around 6 months old!! He's a happy chappy and just likes a shout I love it and think it's hilarious but I'm also conscious that others around may not feel the same. There's not a lot I can do about it at the moment though... I don't want to shush him all the time when he's just starting to be vocal and is learning to banks etc. Luckily I've had nothing but lovely comments from people so far- everyone seems to love the 'shouty baby'... But I think that's partly because he's so young and in my baby carrier. As he gets older I imagine he'll seem more annoying than cute. I keep out of places where he can't be noisy, such as cinemas and quiet museums! Loving the summer so he can about as much as he likes outdoors!
If I met that man in Sainsbury's I'd ask him exactly what he intended to do to 'make her' and if I should be calling the police now or after 😡 what a nasty man!!

I use a dummy in those situations (restaurants where people obviously don’t want that kind of disturbance) or I just let my DC make a bit of noise if it’s the supermarket - I’m used to it now, as long as he’s not angry screaming I think it’s fine. Do you really need to quieten her? 13 months isn’t very old, I’m sure most people in the supermarket are understanding (those who aren’t are idiots, ignore them). Besides she probably sounds louder to you than to everyone else and it might just be a little phase as finding your voice is quite exciting I imagine.

Thanks all for your replies, words of advice. I was in the doctors this morning - lo and behold a rather boisterous toddler comes charging in, shouting loudly, proceeded to grab a load of pamphlets and distribute them, by the hundreds, on the floor! It was an amusing albeit frustrating scene (especially for mum!)

The incident however, made me realise that I can't repress my little one's personality (nor, thinking about it, should I want too!) She is what she is.

Took a trip, to the supermarket this afternoon, and I embraced her shouts and outbursts. And it was a lot easier to handle

Lol. I'm glad you're feeling happier about it. Love your description of the toddler at the doctors. My boy snatches leaflets all the time... even though in the baby carrier 🙄 He will literally be that toddler in a few months.

I have learned to smile at people with loud children to show solidarity at least