Is it normal for a toddler to be interested in the human body.?

Question

I have a two year old daughter. She has been interested in her own body since she was little which the dr said was normal but recently my fiance and myself have noticed her becoming interested in our bodies along with others. I have talked to everyone that shes around and even asked my mother for advice but nothing. I am wondering if there are other parents out there that have this problem and if so is there anything i can do to encourge her NOT to do these things.

She is potty training does that have something to do with it?

Del

Answer 1

i have a three year old boy and hes overly interested in my body i avoid at all costs him seeing me change clothes go to the  bathroom and i answer his questions as vague as possible this is an everyday issue i have!

Answer 2

aawwww bless her lol, potty training has nothing to do with it, my youngest is 6 and is facinated with the human body, and how everyones is different, it is normal curiosity at the end of the day, and you should teach her not to be embarressed about it, all children learn in there own way, she is only 2 and is trying to get the concept of why we all dont look the same

Answer 3

It sounds normal.  Teach her the proper names of the parts of the body.  And  also take the following advice... Take the opportunity to teach her that her body is "private" and others shouldn't touch her.  And that if any part of her body hurts, she sould talk to you without fear.  I know it sounds harsh, and we as parents don't want to even think about it, but the way things are these days, you have to teach them young what's normal behavior and what isn't before a pervert comes along and confuses them with strange ideas.

Answer 4

Its just curiousity that all kids go through. Maybe its a sign of his personality of being curious and, thirsty for knowledge. I would not worry about it.

Answer 5

Totally normal.  I would try not to make a big deal out of it.  I don't know exactly what she is doing but just as I would try to explain to her that they are not things she should be doing in public, I would also try not to make her feel like the it is a dirty thing.  She's only two, there is nothing dirty about a two year olds thoughts, she's just curious.

Answer 6

Yes, kids that age are notoriously curious, and that is a good thing! That's how they learn! Just teach your daughter that it's never polite to stare, and never ok to touch anyone else's body without their consent.

Answer 7

Of course! Make sure she knows the proper names for body parts, too - no cutesy stuff. She has an arm and a leg, a v***a and v****a, you have b*****s, your husband has a p***s. Keep things matter of fact, and just answer questions simply.