Finding 15 month old v difficult

[frillseeking]

Hi there
I've got 18 months between DD and DS and it just seems to get harder and harder. He is now 15 months and very full on. He just wants to climb up on the sofa to get to the window sill and throw the remote out of the window into the flower bed or climb onto the coffee table and look at me and laugh whilst I'm having a heart attack. I always feel like a bad mum because I try to play with him but he just wants to smash stuff up or try to cause himself harm. My DD who is 2.5 was never like this (she wasn't easy but she wasn't challenging in the same way.) Any tips or advice on how to keep him occupied? He did play in her little tikes car today for a good 40 minutes so that was good! I just find most days so hard, even though I love them to bits and we do have lots of fun and go to fun things like playgroup and have play dates etc. It's just relentless and I often feel crap!

My daughter (2.5y) is also high energy and climbing over everything.

I try to take her a long exploratory nature walk each morning, or walk the hilly mile each way to the toddler group,with my youngest on my back. The physical excertion and metal stimulation makes her more manageable for the rest of the day.

My DD2 16 months, is exactly like this. Never looks at toys. Just climbs stuff all day and finds new ways to fall off and hurt herself!! I agree, makes you feel like a bad mum and like you need eyes in the back of your head.

But I have big age gaps between my three so I don't think it's anything to do with your shorter age gap.

@ElfinsMum

My DD2 16 months, is exactly like this. Never looks at toys. Just climbs stuff all day and finds new ways to fall off and hurt herself!! I agree, makes you feel like a bad mum and like you need eyes in the back of your head.

But I have big age gaps between my three so I don't think it's anything to do with your shorter age gap.

Yes I think my title is misleading. I think I just mean in the sense that she still needs me but because of the way he is, I can't leave him because he'll be trying to do himself damage. Have you found anything that your DD likes to do or ways to keep her occupied?

My 12 month old is exactly the same and he’s currently an only child. Loves throwing things down the back of the sofa/radiator etc and doesn’t stop climbing he likes playing but not with his toys basically anything he shouldn’t have. I’m assuming it’s a personality thing he is very full on and loves being centre of attention when family are round. If your children are happy and healthy you are doing a great job ☺️

Get a ten year old?!!

Other than that, she likes scribbling on paper and everything else and carrying stuff she shouldn't have around. The days we get out more are easier, pushing her in the buggy and driving her in the car seat feel like a break. Sorry, no magic wand! Soon he'll be older and have some new way of driving you nuts