Tips for Preventing Tantrums
When a baby has a meltdown, it is not fun to deal with. The baby can cry uncontrollably for simple, everyday tasks such as being placed in a carseat, eating their meal, putting a diaper on, etc. The first step in dealing with a baby’s tantrum is to understand what is causing your little one to cry. This article from Parents.com provides 16 ways in which you can respond to your child’s tantrum:
- Try ignoring the situation
- Handle aggressive behavior immediately
- Refrain from yelling
- Let your child be angry
- In some cases, give in to the tantrum
- Rely on brief, easy commands
- Create a distraction
- Give them a hug
- Help undo frustration
- Move locations during public tantrums
- Prepare for potential temper tantrums
- Give advance warning
- Laugh it off
- Stick with your demands
- Move on right away
- Don’t take your toddler’s tantrum personally
It is always best to take a proactive approach towards these tantrums by massaging your baby on a regular basis. Baby Mantra’s Calming Massage Oil is encouraged to be applied and gently rubbed on a child’s skin after bath time; couple this with soft, soothing music to help the baby relax.
In extreme cases where your baby is not able to pay attention to one task and cannot sit for a long time, you should check with your doctor if your child may be showing early signs of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).