7 month old son found a new "toy"?

Question

My 7 month old son has found his "wee wee" in the bath tub. I know it is natural for him to be curious, so I have let him explore himself for last day or two since he made his little discovery.

Other mommies of boys, do you let you son explore himself as much as he wants (my husband thinks we should let it go and he'll get bored with it soon), or do you discourage this kind of "play" and why did you make that decision?

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

My son is 11 months old and every time I change his diaper he grabs himself. The only time I discourage it is when he has pooped because I obviously don't want his hand in that. Any other time, I let him explore. It's just natural curiosity.

Answer 2

My son started doing that too around the same age and he's 15 months now and still hasn't gotten bored.  It doesn't bother me at all, he'll grab it when I change his diaper and won't let go of it in the tub.  I figure it's normal for him to be curious. Weird thing is it bothers my husband! He gets really mad when he sees him doing it....They'll grow out of it at some point!

Answer 3

they are going to do it anyways, whether it be when they get older and do it in their bedroom. just let him do it know. hes a baby. my son does it at diaper changes

Answer 4

My 5 month old just found his.  In the bathtub the other night he was just laid back with his hand on it "Ted Bundy style".  I just laughed and said out loud to him..."You're just like your daddy with that thing". He grabs it at every diaper change now.  I'm afraid it gets worst before it gets better!  I'm not sure he'll get tired of it, but something else will soon catch his attention...at least I'm hoping!!!

Answer 5

its normal. just let him be a boy. he will stop in due time and if not and you are concerned call his doctor

Answer 6

Has your husband gotten "bored with" his yet?  LOL  I will let my son explore all he wants to, and when he old enough to understand I will tell him he can go to his room to do what he wants, but that it is private and needs to be respectful of others.

Answer 7

My son does this too.  I let him explore as much as he wants, because I agree w/your hubby, I'm hoping he'll get bored w/it after a while, lol

Answer 8

It's perfectly normal and natural. Once they discover it they will play with and then eventually move on to something. It's just a natural phase.