My 2 1/2 year old is constantly whining?

Question

she's always been such a happy baby, but lately all she does is whine, no matter what she is doing. I could be holding her and she'll be whining. Is this something she'll just grow out of, or is their something I can do about it?

Answer 1

So, ignore the whining, don't respond to her when she whines.  If you are holding her and she starts to whine put her down.

Answer 2

No other kids getting your attention?  If so she is just wanting more of you to herself.  If not try not to let her eat so much chicken if she does.  My daughter was eating chicken alot so we haven't given it to her in awhile and now she isn't so moody.

Answer 3

ignore it.she is doing it because she is getting attention for it

Answer 4

Your baby is learning about the difference between herself and not-herself. Saying "no," whining, and tantrums are all ways she develops her independence.

Another factor is that, as a child, she may feel powerless. She has needs and wants and she's learning how to express that. If you give in, even just once or twice, she learns that whining gets her what she wants.

Teach her better ways to ask. Explain what whining is, and practice the difference between "yucky" whiny voices and "happy" normal voices. When she interrupts and whines, explain to her that she needs to wait and use a normal voice, but let her know that you hear her and will listen.

Acknowledge her need for attention. Show her how to use words to say how she feels, and take time to do special activities with her like reading books or making cookies.

Pay attention to her other needs; if you wait until she's so tired or hungry she has a melt-down, it's too late to do anything!

When she does whine, either distract her (short attention spans make life great!) or say, "I can't hear you when you talk like that." Be consistent, and she will learn.

It's hard to communicate with someone whose skills aren't yet developed, but have heart. Billions of kids have outgrown this, and with guidance your sweetheart will too.

*Have patience, teach her how she can behave better (and get better results), and remember how much you love her.*

Answer 5

could be overtried, needs attention,or gettong sick

also 2 year olds are still very baby like.

Answer 6

Specifically ask people with girls. I had boys & people told me girls whine all the time but I forgot that & at first I was going to say you have to get a Dr. or someone to help you get to the root of why she is whining.

Answer 7

She could have an ear infection??  Maybe she isn't feeling well.  If not, it could be a phase.  My son will be 2 1/2 in August.  He goes through a whiney phase, then absolute terrible twos phase, a quiet phase....but they don't last long.....well except the terrible twos phase it's been on going!  Good Luck.

Answer 8

try putting her in a time out when she is whining when the time out is over explain to her why she was put into time out and if she needs something whining is not the way to get it

also never do anything she is whining about it just encourages it had the same problem with my son

Answer 9

Its a normal phase for a 2-4 year old.

The important thing is that you dont give in/give her what she wants when she whines. This will show her that whining is not the answer or the appropriate way to get what she wants.

Next time she does it, explain to her that it isnt right and show her what to do or say instead. If she keeps doing it, just keep reminding her and she'll begin to understand.

Answer 10

lol...Welcome to the terrible 2's.  It lasts until they are about 4