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Question

my 2 yr old squeels constantly, everytime she has done something naughty. its driving me nuts what can i do??? i have a one month old too which i get her involved with and then she will just be silly like take her dummy or grab her blanket off her then throw it and squeel. i still spend time with my 2 yr old but i just cant handle the sqeeling.

Answer 1

She's Jealous of the baby and wants some attention.Although you do spend time with her still I'm sure,let her know that the baby is both of you guys.Let her be involved with feeding the baby and maybe helping give her a bath,thingsof that nature,she will stop squeeling you'll see.Good luck!

Answer 2

Sibling rivalry starts early and you are too tired.

I always says little kids get their energy from us by Osmosis ;]]

The distraction suggestion is good.  We tried all sorts of  things but one of the favourites was 'play dough'

My wife reckons

2 cups of any ordinary flour,

1 cup water,

1 cup salt,

1 or two tablespoons of cooking oil.  

Mix on a medium heat - it burns very quickly so be careful.  Serve warm but not hot onto table with dusted flour to stop it sticking.

Fridge can keep it good for three days.

You can add natural food colourings for extra fun once the initial novelty wears off. [beware of allergens with non-natural]

The advantage is that the littlest one is only at risk of choking not toxicity if she gets a mouthful, if you get distracted.  You can ask your older one to make things for you, like animals?  Later it can be used for spelling and numeracy.

Makes lots of suitable fuss over the art work even whilst you're feeding the little one.

The recipe need not be exact, even I could make it ;]]  It's messy but can be good fun too.  Keep a camera ready ']]

Answer 3

She is just attention seeking because of the new baby.  I would just ignore it, put on some headphones and listen to some music or use earplugs.  She'll soon tire of doing this as long as you show that you're not affected by it.  She sees that when the baby cries you give it attention and that is what she wants too.

Answer 4

well the arrival of your new baby has obviously cast her security into doubt! im sure you are doing all you can to comfort and reassure her she is still loved as much if not more as she is a big sister now! i had the same issues with my daughter when my son was born, infact i had to seek help from the health visitors in the end as she was soo bad! they came out and suggested we did behavious charts, dora the explorer or whatever her favourite character is, and a star for everything good she does, wether that be sitting well, not interupting, eating all her dinner, helping with baby etc..... praise her for the good and really pull her up for being good. I found this hard as i know when they are being good u want to use the time to tidy up etc but it really will work in no time, for bd behaviour done entertain it, pick her up and put her on the naughty step and tell her it was naughty because... warn her first tho before using the step so she knows its coming if she doesnt behave. Walk away and only go back to her once she has stopped crying.... its important you go to her not ask her to come to you, go to her go to her level give her a cuddle and tell her you love her etc but do not like her behavious sometimes- drop the subject and suggest they do something niece like helping mummy hoover, paint a picture make a cake etc.... hard times and hard advice to follow but as soon as i gave up trying to do my own thing and concerntrating on what i was advised in a week she was a different kid!