My 8.5 month old daughter LOVES to scream. Not when she's crying, usually when she wants attention, but I can't give her my attention 24/7 like she wants me to. Also when she gets frustrated.
I've tried simply not responding at all, instead of making a huge fuss about it, but she hasn't gotten tired of it yet. It wouldn't be such a big deal if DH didn't sleep during the day. I haven't been able to give her tummy time lately because she really wants to crawl but can't so she starts screaming and I have to pick her up so she doesn't wake DH.
I don't know what to do anymore, I've tried telling her "no screaming," and I've tried gently covering her mouth while saying that, I just don't know what else to do.
I've tried simply not responding at all, instead of making a huge fuss about it, but she hasn't gotten tired of it yet. It wouldn't be such a big deal if DH didn't sleep during the day. I haven't been able to give her tummy time lately because she really wants to crawl but can't so she starts screaming and I have to pick her up so she doesn't wake DH.
I don't know what to do anymore, I've tried telling her "no screaming," and I've tried gently covering her mouth while saying that, I just don't know what else to do.
She will out grow it. In the mean time get a good carrier so you can go about your chores. You can also sit on the floor with her. My dd loves to "help" with the laundry. I toss her a few things and let her play with it while I fold. Dishes? If she is being really clingy she's on my back. I try to do what I can when I can and realize that it will pass. You could also trying going for a walk when you know she is going to be real noisy. I feel like that really helps me to get out if the house for a bit and re centers me when I feel overwhelmed.
