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| My 2 1/2 year old boy is not fun to take to the store, everytime we go to the store he wants a new hot wheel. Or he will have a fit because he doesn't want to be their or sit in the cart. Since he is 2 he is not a good listener and would like a good way to queit him done or just have a store trip were everyone doesn't look at me. I know it can be done because I see moms with quiet kids in the store. I just would just like to enjoy going out of the house for once with out a tanturm. Please help me. Thanks, Karolyn |
| Posted by Karolyn on 06/20/2007 10:51 PM
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Hi,
You might try bringing 1-2 small toys that are his favorite to play with, with you.Tell him before you leave that you are not going to be able to buy any toys and that he can go pick out 2 of his favorite toys from his room to take with him to the store to play with. See how that works. |
| posted by Amber on 06/21/2007 01:40 AM
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He may be getting bored shopping, if he has to sit still in the cart and can't have a toy. I like the suggestion to bring 1 or 2 toys to keep him busy, and telling him ahead of time that you won't be buying any more toys. Try avoiding the toy section entirely while in the store, and many stores have candy free checkout aisles.
Also make sure you are not going shopping when he is tired or hungry because he will be most likely to act out. |
| posted by Marcia on 06/21/2007 06:48 AM
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Have u tried bringing a favorite snack in a baggy for him.
Or if worse comes to worse a lollipop which I have had to pull out 2 times and it works great then as soon as we are out of the store I grab the pop and throw it out. Cause I hate him actually having it
Good luck
Laura |
| posted by laura on 06/21/2007 09:22 AM
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| I would reccomend trying to keep him entertained! I realize you have to get your shopping done but it can be done. Bring his favorite toy or play a game with him that gets him involved in what you are doing. |
| posted by Michelle on 06/21/2007 09:48 AM
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| Yes, I have also heard that getting your kids involved in the shopping is helpful. For instance if it is grocery shopping make cards of fruits, veggies, snacks etc and have your son look with you and when he finds the correct item maybe he is rewarded with stars or something. Maybe for every twenty stars he is rewarded he gets to purchase a small toy. Obviously this is work for you to create the colorful pictures but hopefully your shopping is pretty routine where you can use the cards over and over...Just a thought. If it helps let me know, i wonder if it really works. My son is only six months so i will have to do the same in the future. Bets of luck |
| posted by Lori on 06/21/2007 10:02 AM
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Karolyn,
How about letting him bring a toy from home to play with? A healthy snack is another way to go. I have my 2 year old sit up front and "help" me put things in the basket. Also, when we pass through the toy section (only when necessary) I just tell him that we have so many toys that he wouldn't have time to play with any new ones. You might want to start giving him an allowance for chores. I'm going to start this soon. He would get $1.00 a week when he does all his chores. He will give $.10 in the offering at church (early lesson on tithing), $.50 in a piggy bank (early lesson on saving) and the rest is his. He can save up for a special toy.
Good luck |
| posted by Renee on 06/21/2007 02:20 PM
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Be consistent. Don't stress it out...and don't feel guilty
Now, my mom would give us "THE talk" every time before we'd go into the store and she never was embarrassed to deal with us in public. I don't know how I'll handle it when our son decides to throw his first public fit. I know this: my parents were thorough, immediate, and perfectly clear about what we were to expect from our actions. And they followed through. Be strong, mom! |
| posted by Kelly on 06/21/2007 03:49 PM
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