Hi, I just noticed that this little baby boy has mistaken his penis for a toy. He pulls at it anytime he finds himself unclothed; at bath time or between nappy changes? How can one stop a child from playing with such sensitive body parts?

coldgate: Hi, I just noticed that this little baby boy has mistaken his penis for a toy. He pulls at it anytime he finds himself unclothed; at bath time or between nappy changes? How can one stop a child from playing with such sensitive body parts?

This month, you may observe -- or experience -- your child hitting, pushing, biting or tugging to get his way. You'll need to calmly make clear that such actions are never acceptable. Something else you may be noticing: toddlers like to play with their genitals. Their natural curiosity is nothing to worry about -- unless it's happening non-stop. When your child touches himself in public, don't make a huge deal about it. Just explain that some things are done only at home in private.
BabyCentre.co.uk
That wat dey sent to me...That is what they do btw 16 & 20 mth

Tanx. So it is just a phase that will pass.

He is becoming aware of his body. Why wouldn't any normal, curious and intelligent baby be? The thing changes size and responds to different things, and is hanging most importantly(kids that age don't see something hanging without wanting to touch or pull). Am sure he now knows pulling it too much might be painful. You can't teach him everything.

coldgate: Hi, I just noticed that this little baby boy has mistaken his penis for a toy. He pulls at it anytime he finds himself unclothed; at bath time or between nappy changes? How can one stop a child from playing with such sensitive body parts?

Make you keep the soap out of his reach..na so e de take start.

gbosaa:



Make you keep the soap out of his reach..na so e de take start.

Guy u no well

gbosaa:



Make you keep the soap out of his reach..na so e de take start.

Guy I don crack 4rm laughter here..

@op, free am o! Allow am increase d size of him joystick jareh. Lol

i really had to lol,

my daughter was like that o, the minute u take her pampers off, she heads straight for her akpiko. it got me worried, till i discussed it wit my best friend google. lots of parents said it was a passing phase. i use to smack her hand but i quickly stop o. she is no 2+ and has long stopped it.

Why Children Explore Their Bodies: For Dummies

By Ruth K. Westheimer and Pierre A. Lehu

Many parents have discovered their young children — whether boys or girls, whether nearing adolescence or still toddlers — touching their genitals. And these children aren’t just checking out their private areas and moving on to something else. These children are clearly enjoying the process. So how should a parent handle it when their child touches himself? Is touching yourself normal as a child? Is it okay?

The short answer is yes, it’s normal and it’s okay. The reason that children touch themselves is simple: It feels good, just the way it feels good when adults touch their own genitals. So the idea that children would be curious about these good sensations and would try to duplicate them is perfectly natural. This process begins in the womb, where boys have erections and girls’ vaginas lubricate, which should prove to you that this phenomenon is perfectly natural and can do children no harm.

Because in our society anything to do with sex is kept private, adults need to tell children that they shouldn’t touch themselves in public. Children can understand this rule, just the way they learn that they’re not allowed to pick their noses when they’re in public. But, in the same breath that you tell your children not to touch themselves in public, you have to reassure them that wanting to touch their own bodies is normal. If you overreact and don’t reassure them, your children may think that they’re doing something bad, and thinking of themselves or their bodies as bad can lead to sexual problems for your children later on.

Although keeping your children safe from sexual abuse is important, you as a parent also must see to it that they function well as sexual beings. If your children get all sorts of hang-ups passed on to them from you, then those ideas will affect their sexual behavior throughout their lives.

If your children are ashamed of their bodies — if they feel guilty when they touch themselves — then those same feelings will not suddenly go away. If you weren’t raised openly, then it’s understandable that you may have difficulty being open with your children. But make the effort because the openness pays off in the long run.

You should always call children’s body parts by their real names so children learn the appropriate terms instead of family names that, though cute, may confuse them later on when other people use different words.

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bisi16:
Guy I don crack 4rm laughter here..

@op, free am o! Allow am increase d size of him joystick jareh. Lol

Yes as long as she doesnt allow her little man to go beyond pulling and twisting it,its fine,she can be sure her boy will not end up with a tiny lil willy.

On the other hand if she fails to heed my warning,she should be rest assured that this little man God Forbid it.. will end up being a veteran of soapy matters before the age of 15 yrs.

He,ll be a 'SOAPASTAR' aka Omo [detergent]Dudu Osun General.

His mates will be experiencing AKANCHAWA...He,ll become AKANCHA.WAN.KSTER Pro..

Leave the cute by alone, its a phase, he will soon pass it.

Abeg the English is too much. The issue of infants playing with their genitals is just symptoms of masturbation and if you don't stop them immediately. It will become a very strong habit to desist from that will follow them from childhood to adulthood. If they put their hands there spank it and let them know that place is not for touching

Iyaqueen:


This month, you may observe -- or experience -- your child hitting, pushing, biting or tugging to get his way. You'll need to calmly make clear that such actions are never acceptable. Something else you may be noticing: toddlers like to play with their genitals. Their natural curiosity is nothing to worry about -- unless it's happening non-stop. When your child touches himself in public, don't make a huge deal about it. Just explain that some things are done only at home in private.
BabyCentre.co.uk
That wat dey sent to me...That is what they do btw 16 & 20 mth

coldgate:
Hi, I just noticed that this little baby boy has mistaken his penis for a toy. He pulls at it anytime he finds himself unclothed; at bath time or between nappy changes? How can one stop a child from playing with such sensitive body parts?

It's a phase, it will pass. I'm sure ur son is btw 18months to 3yrs. Don't spank him cos of that b4 u make him start thinking des something about that spot. Beside when a part of d body has been covered for so long and it's uncovered des this good feeling u have when air touches that spot and u wanto touch.
SMH for those talking abt self service for a baby still in diaper/nappy

Its the first sign that he will be a womaniser
Lol im joking my nephews used to do the same thing, they eventually stopped as they grew up

Y'all notice this is a 2013 thread right?