monkey baby...

[~clover~]

I have a monkey too. Always covered in bumps & bruises from 6 months old. She was on the low coffe table & crawling at 6 months & was on the lounge by 7 months. She is 2 now & has had 3 black eyes a few fat lips & put a big gash in her forhead. On top of all the bruises every where else. I still need to constantly watch her coz she has a 5yo sister to show her how to do these things. She still gets up on the back of the lounges - 1 in front of a window & one with nothing behind it. She hasn't gone out the window yet, but she's come off the other one a few times.
Just so you know they never learn. Alot of people say they'll only do it once. Believe me, once the pain is gone they will give it another go! At least Bri is now a pretty tough kid. She only cries if it really hurts & I know when to tell her she's ok & to go play & when to give her a cuddle.
Dare devils. They scare the crap out of you, but you'll get used to it. Kinda. Just hope she doesn't hurt herself too much! Good luck.

[Peach]

Have you got a play gym that your little one can climb on? Put some soft cushions around the bottom of it just incase.

When she climbs on the table, tll her that tables are not for climbing on and then direct her to her playgym. Positive redirection is a very effective way of gentle behaviour guidance. Even though she is only one, children can understand alot more than you may think! I used this alot when working with babies in child care Toddler LOVE sitting on the tables)

If you just keep repeating this technique I guarantee it will work .... eventually (however you might be old and grey heheheh)

HTH
Jen