5 Top Tips For Your Crying Toddler That Work

Is your crying toddler keeping you up during night and day? We know that children cry, whether it's because they are not getting their way, they feel tired, they are hungry or when they want attention. One way or another they use crying as a way to communicate their feelings. But what if your toddler seems to cry at just about anything? Even when they have played with their favorite toy or eaten their favorite food, they are just not happy and content. Does this sound familiar? The following are five top tips for your crying toddler and how you can try to stop their irritating behavior.

1. Do you always seem to run towards your toddler when they cry? If you have fed, changed diapers, offered toys and given all that your toddler needs then why the crying? It is most likely they want your attention and it is time you draw the lines. You need to stop giving your toddler attention every minute they start screaming.



2. If your child is in no danger or pain, the crying is usually to get their own way. A crying toddler is a healthy toddler and knows they can twist your arm. Yes, at such an early age they realize your weak points. Let them sit in their cots or a safe place and continue to cry. After a while the crying should stop.


3. Remove your crying toddler from his audience. Children from an early age like to get attention and what better way to do this then cry in front of people? Parents usually give in to their child's crying after feeling embarrassed and people just looking at you. Again don't give in. Take your child to somewhere quiet and explain to them that their behavior is unacceptable. Take time outs and let your toddler know that you are in charge from a very young age.


4. Don't give in to your toddlers every demand. Their behavior will eventually deteriorate for the worse.


5. Easier said than done, but try to remain calm when under pressure. Toddlers can sense whether you are stressed out or not. If your child has a legitimate reason to cry, sit down and comfort them and explain that you are there and there's nothing to worry about. Praise your child for good behavior such as eating and drinking. It shows them that you are giving positive attention to this specific behavior. When they misbehave try to remain calm and do not over react.