Temper tantrums at 12 months?

[LILRTL]

I searched and didn't find anything. Please feel free to direct me.

With that said, my DS is almost 1 year. Lately, he has been throwing major "temper tantrums". Example. If I am holding him, and he wants down, he will push himself forward (a lot like the throwing themselves backwards that is so common). If I do not put him down, he will SCREAM, shake his head, throw his arms... it's like a full-blown toddler temper tantrum.

I guess my question is - is this normal for a 11 1/2-12 month old? I have thought about calling the ped for suggestions on how to handle it. Generally, DS is a VERY easy-going child. He gave up bottles with NO trouble, weaned with NO trouble... usually happy. I guess he is just used to getting what he wants? It is starting to get slightly embarrassing... :o Help? Tips? Advice? Is it "normal"? TIA for any replies!!

[LILRTL]

I should also add that he has been generally whiney the last few weeks. He had an ear infection 3 weeks ago... could he still have it? And would the feeling bad make him more irritable? He doesn't act like he has one, but he didn't before he was diagnosed either. Ugh. Parenting is so confusing!! lol

[solongtogo]

I've heard that the full blown out tantrums start at age 12 mos, so I'd say it's normal. And the embarrassment has just begun :) Wait until they have a meltdown in the cereal aisle because they can't get the cereal they want :D

[Anon25]

Yes, I think this is normal. I remember my niece starting the tantrum thing at about a year and three months. I think, but don't quote me, that this is the start of the babes learning control. Sort of like their brain is clicking and realizing that they are their OWN person! I've also read that soon to follow would be the refusal to eat and things like that. My niece once went two days without eating A THING. She just absolutely refused!

[LILRTL]

Thanks so far, ladies. I've been reading about them this morning. I know Zach has had a rough "schedule" lately, and is DEFINITELY not getting enough sleep. Hopefully this will improve soon... right? RIGHT?!?!?!?!?!?!? :p

[Sarah]

Thanks so far, ladies. I've been reading about them this morning. I know Zach has had a rough "schedule" lately, and is DEFINITELY not getting enough sleep. Hopefully this will improve soon... right? RIGHT?!?!?!?!?!?!? :p
Hah. No. It will only get worse. But he's cute, right? :D

[LILRTL]

Oh yeah. How could you resist this face?????
http://images1.snapfish.com/347663732%7Ffp345%3Enu%3D3275%3E%3A64%3E%3B6%3B%3E WSNRCG%3D3233944%3B826%3B%3Anu0mrj

[gizzyntaz]

I could have written your post at that age. DS was such a happy/easy-going kid until his first birthday and then he was a tantrum monster. It seemed to happen overnight.

The good news? It passes. The bad news? It comes back.

I found that he went through a short phase at 12 months (almost like he had learned a skill and was trying it out) and then his normal disposition returned. The bad tantrum phase will start around 18 mos - 2 years from what I've observed.

[daisysue62]

DD will be one next week and she definately has moments where I SWEAR she's having a tantrum. She gets really mad when I take away something I don't want her to play with (like whatever she picked out of the trash can). She also throws a tantrum every now and again when I'm trying to get her to sleep and I don't nurse her. She'll throw her head back and scream bloody murder. She turns into a limp rag doll so I can't even hold her. Thank goodness she's usually a cheerful baby because those episodes drive me nuts!

[jh124]

I've heard that the full blown out tantrums start at age 12 mos, so I'd say it's normal. And the embarrassment has just begun :) Wait until they have a meltdown in the cereal aisle because they can't get the cereal they want :D

I'm so horrified by all your wicked children. My child will NEVER have a meltdown in public. EVER. Because he's gifted and I'm a model mother and we live in the town of Perfect. I shall glare at you and make disparaging remarks to your face when I see your child doing such things. tsk tsk.

[kmack]

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