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Coping with Baby Tantrums
What to do when your sweet little baby has a sudden freak out? Here’s how to get a handle on baby tantrums.
by: Elizabeth Pantley
In This Article
Baby Tantrums
- Baby tantrums start around age one.
- A baby tantrum is due to an abrupt and sudden loss of emotional control.
- If you can identify the tantrum trigger (such as hunger or frustration), you can more easily calm your baby down.
- Keep your schedule as regular and predictable as you can.
- Give your baby toys that are geared to his age and ability level so he doesn't get frustrated.
- When your baby is overly emotional, keep yourself as calm as possible.
aby's first tantrum can take you by surprise. You'll be shocked at the shrieking, stamping and hitting that can come out of such a little body. Don't take it personally. Baby tantrums aren't about anything you've done wrong, but there are a few things you can do to help calm your little one down and prevent the kicking and screaming from starting in the first place.
Why babies have tantrums–and what you can do about it
Baby tantrums start around age one and they aren't really about temper–your little one isn't old enough for that. A baby tantrum is due to an abrupt and sudden loss of emotional control. You need to treat tantrums in a one- to two-year-old differently than those with older children.
Various factors can bring on a tantrum and, with young children, if you can identify the trigger, then you can calm him down more easily–and perhaps even avoid the tantrum from happening in the first place.
Here are common reasons for baby tantrums and some solutions to try:
