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Let baby know he hurt you?
My boy is 11 months old and he super energetic, like to smack thing also with me
I keep saying gentle he knew ( cuz with our cat he get softer when I tell him that )
Then in the morning he come wake me up smacking me in the face ( we co sleeping )
It fine but just this morning I saw he slap me on my chest then my face and then he grab milk bottle and smack on my face to wake me up
How can I communicate that this is not ok?
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Following cause my 11-month-old is the same and I also try ways to communicate to him to be a little gentler.
The pediatrician told me that when he hits or bites, to put him down if you’re holding him and do not give attention to that behavior.
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It sounds like your little one has a lot of energy! Since he’s already showing some understanding with the cat, that’s a good sign. When he starts to smack, gently take his hand and show him how to be gentle. Use a soft voice and say something like, “Gentle hands.” If he’s getting a bit too wild, try to redirect his energy to a toy or activity that he can smack without causing any harm. When he does something gentle, praise him! Let him know he’s being a good boy when he uses gentle hands. Every time he hits, respond the same way. Say “No hitting, that hurts,” and then guide him to a gentle way to wake you up, like a light tap or a cuddle. At his age, they’re just exploring boundaries, so it’s about teaching him in a way he can understand.