You are talking on the phone with a colleague, the baby comes to pull your sleeve and screams: "Mom ... Mom!" Let's learn how to teach good children in this situation with Marry Baby.
Why do 2-year-olds like to interrupt adults?
You need to give your baby more time to gradually overcome this "bad habit". With a 2 year old baby, this whole world, including you, exists for the baby. Babies always believe that they are "the navel of the universe" and that everyone will always respond when they need it. In addition, the memory is not well developed, so 2-year-olds often tend to say what they have thought immediately because they are afraid they will forget. This is a natural physiological mechanism. Therefore, the baby does not know that he is bothering you and making you uncomfortable. The more your baby may not understand that you have many people and many other things to care about. When she realizes you're focused on something other than her, she sees it as a threat!
Although the 2-year-old or "participates" in conversations between you with friends or when you have an appointment will annoy you, but if you stand from the baby's point of view at this point, you will realize that he not intentionally bothering you. However, do not worry too much because when the baby is about 3-4 years old, the baby's memory will develop better and he will begin to realize that his "break" is not good and what you want when Tell your baby, "I'm busy." So, you should try to be patient with your baby.
Is there a way to limit the interruptions of a 2-year-old baby?
While waiting for your baby to be old enough to teach him or her better, you can improve the situation by using the phone more skillfully. Specifically, you should not continue to talk on the phone while the baby is around and wants to interrupt you. You can save time and be bothered less by phone while your baby is asleep. You can also show your baby your favorite TV or video while you talk.
Distracting 2-year-olds with TV or video is one way you can safely make phone calls
If television is not the solution now, you can try giving your baby toys or creative games such as coloring, drawing pictures. Another idea is to let your baby play with water: fill the sink with water and fill up a few plastic cups for your baby to enjoy playing as long as you can watch him. You could also give your baby a toy cell phone so she can imitate you and talk to some of her fantasies.
If possible, use a cordless phone as it will allow you to move back and forth or into a quieter room where you can talk while ensuring that you can watch the baby. If the weather is nice, you can take your baby to the garden. There, babies can find their own play space and "give" you precious time to relax or phone friends. If your baby is not overly hyperactive or he seems to be quite good, you can put him on his lap and cuddle him while you chat. This can be effective because your actions will make your baby feel important to you even when you are focusing on something else.
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