More often than not DS is a loving and happy boy. He is bright and intelligent.
He has a fair few words and is starting to put them together (2 or 3 at a time) and it is clear that his comprehension is good.
He is also very loud at times. He shrieks if he gets excited about something and will talk A LOT - like almost never shut up. God knows what he's saying because it's still all babble with the odd actual word in there but he certainly has a lot to say.
He bangs things loudly too and is very active, he flits from one activity to another. Although he will happily sit and attempt a jigsaw for about 5-10mins.
He has started having mega tantrums if he is taken away from something. He kicks and Screams and thrashes. For example, he tried to get on another boys trike the other day on a walk and when we removed him from it (after lots of gentle coaxing, attempted distraction etc) he kicked off in a major way. Same thing when he spots a ride in a shop or supermarket. If he is allowed to sit on it for a bit the removal of Him is hell.
Tantrums also occur when he is put in his car seat or pushchair. Loud screaming and kicking and thrashing.
He has starting hitting this week too. Not painfully and we tell him he should not do it in a firm manner. However he seems to be really pushing the boundaries.
Finally he loves hugging and will try to hig literally every other small child that he sees. Whether they want to or not!
Does all this sound normal for a child of 20 months. The tantrums are really worrying me
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Is this normal behaviour for a 20 month old?
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Nononon · 30/07/2014 16:13
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