Is it normal for a baby to hurt themselves when they get in trouble? My son’s in timeout in his playpen because when I told him he couldn’t grab my phone charger (It’s not like I yelled or anything! I said “no” first and he HATES that word), he started uncontrollably kicking and hitting me. He just turned a year old a few days ago. Now that he’s in his playpen, just like any other time that he gets in trouble like this, he will not stop hitting himself, biting himself, pinching himself, banging his head, etc. obviously not all at once or each time. Its just things ive noticed him do every time. Obviously I stop him immediately, but then he tries to bite me. I just dont know what to do. Is this normal?
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Everyone has their own opinion but in mine redirection is best at his age. He sounds frustrated and doesn't know how to communicate with you. He may hear "no" but might not understand how to react to it. Redirection redirection redirection is best. I still use it with my 2year olds. You are entering the stage of patience is key. @mikailahandbaby
@mikailahandbaby Redirecting is like getting his attention on something else.... So if he is going for your cord, get on his level, get a toy that he likes or if he likes books and call him over to you and make that toy way more exciting and engage him in it. If he reaches your cord and is all over that simply pick him up without saying no and take him over to his toys and play with those.
I agree with PP . When my son was that age he used to pull his hair bc he couldn’t talk and would just get really frustrated. It used to break my heart but like she said redirection works! Take his mind off what ever it is that he’s not supposed to be doing .