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Is this normal !?!?

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Npie123 · 18/03/2024 19:06

My son is 18 months old. I think he has always been a very grumpy baby but things just arnt getting any better. I work 4 days a week and dread the day I spend with him which is really really sad.

He has become relentless from morning til night. He hates everything and kicks off at everything we do. He throws all his food on the floor and screams. He won't let you change his nappy or dress him unless he is heavily distracted. He won't go in the pram . Some days he refuses to walk but then kicks and punches when hes carried. A dummy is the only thing that keeps him relatively quiet but he even throws that half way across the room.

He is very sociable, loves to play with other children and even sits on other mums knees . He only says 5 words but is constantly babbling to himself and us so I don't think he will have a problem talking when he can.He seems to be well behaved with grandma and at nursery most of the time but so badly behaved at home ???

I have always put it down to ' teething ' but it is everyday to some extent. He hits and scratches me and the poor dog spends his day moving out of his way.

I think what I want to know is , is this normal !?!? Do I need to just suck it up and get on with it and hope once his final 4 teeth are through things improve ?

What are other peoples experiences ?

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PippetyPoppetyPie · 18/03/2024 19:10

I’d say in my experience it’s not normal no. My DD (has two older brothers) is currently 15 months and whilst she does have days where she can be a bit grumpy due to teething/illness/tiredness it’s not to the extent you’ve stated. And she’s easily distracted and cheered up. She also has a 1.5 mile pishchair ride twice a day for the school run and is quite happy looking for dogs/bireds/aeroplanes.

Maybe a chat with your health visitor?

NuffSaidSam · 18/03/2024 19:16

You need to find out what's making him unhappy.

Likely suspects are hunger, thirst, tiredness, boredom, over-stimulation, under-stimulation, the wrong kind of stimulation.

Keep a note of when he's at his best/worst and see if you can find a pattern.

A certain degree of frustration and subsequent thrashing/screaming/tantruming is normal, but can usually be reduced if you find out what's causing most of it.

Problemnumber99 · 18/03/2024 19:19

I think some babies are just hard work! My dd has pushed me to my limits at times. The fact he's fine with grandma and nursery means he's OK, just giving you the gears!

I really think some babies just hate being babies, frustrated by the limitations it puts on them. No doubt he'll be one that always strives for the next thing and turns out to be a very smart kid!

At 2.5 mine runs rings round me but she's very funny and smart.
Hang in there, you'll start to live for that day with him x

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Npie123 · 19/03/2024 16:58

Thanks everyone ! It is so hard to know what is bothering him sometimes. Especially when he is having a meltdown 5 minutes after waking up ! My gut feeling is that he is just a very busy, hyperactive guy ( like his dad was ) but I will definitely seek advice and help if it carries on. It is knackering but I know I am very lucky to have him 😊

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