Lightly slapping baby's hand to discipline?

[lauralora]

no way would i slap my 7 months old hand. couldnt imagine doing that to olly sorry i think its wrong x

 

[sandrass]

I just wanted to add one thing...I personally dont think that "NO" is a good word to be using over and over.

If you do this guess what what one of the babies first words are going to be? NO NO NO NO NO..over and over and to everything!

I think its better to say things like "We shouldn't touch that, it is dangerous. Lets do this instead" then distract.

I also don't think that discipline will work for a child who is only 7 months. Its a little too young..and if the baby is crying every time its obviously too much.

--this is just my opinion though. I grew up in a home with a step father that was WAY too strict, even abusive at times (Im not saying your husband is abusive!) and I dont really think there is a need for it. It just made me resent him.

 

[nightkd]

I just wanted to add one thing...I personally dont think that "NO" is a good word to be using over and over.

If you do this guess what what one of the babies first words are going to be? NO NO NO NO NO..over and over and to everything!

I think its better to say things like "We shouldn't touch that, it is dangerous. Lets do this instead" then distract.

I also don't think that discipline will work for a child who is only 7 months. Its a little too young..and if the baby is crying every time its obviously too much.

--this is just my opinion though. I grew up in a home with a step father that was WAY too strict, even abusive at times (Im not saying your husband is abusive!) and I dont really think there is a need for it. It just made me resent him.

DH's aunt told us her and her hubby used to say 'Nah-uh' (make the noise rather than really pronounce it) instead of no, because the kids couldn't copy it!! Sounds like a great idea to me and we will be trying to do it with E!

 

[Mum2b_Claire]

I only very rarely say 'no' to Ruby, therefore when I do say, it makes her stop in her tracks.

She does say it to me sometimes though, although it was not one of her first words!

 

[NuKe]

I disagree with this. I understand that your lo isnt getting hurt, but I started simply saying NO in a low firm voice with poppy, it took about 2 weeks for her to catch on. I just don't see the need for the light slap, but each to their own. As long as lo isn't in pain.

 

[xprincessx]

how about your OH realises it's actually your faults for leaving dangerous things hanging and remotes lying around when the child is mobile it's your responsibility to make it safe for her. She isn't being naughty she is doing what every baby does and that's exploring. If my other half ever even went to "tap" my son i'd tell him to get lost!

 

[polo_princess]

I think this thread has run its course now, so im going to lock it.

One thing to note before i do, ive noticed a lot of swearing in this thread, can we pack it up please, its rude!!