Young children have limited impulse control - they can no something is not appropriate, but not be able to stop themselves doing it. 15 months is still very much a baby (i know you dont like the term, but intellectually, she is still on a huuuuuuuuuuuuuge learning curve, and baby is much more apt than child to describe her)
it's a comfort thing - can you try to replace your boobs with some other comfort item (blanket/toy) - DD needs to put hands down tops - mine, Daddy's, Granma's - it's nothing to do with BF, it's just what she does. we all accept it - and remove it when it's not an appropriate time/place and try to distract her (rather than saying no, we redirect her attention to something else)
She has a thing for ears as well, she plays with our ear when shes tired or upset. When shes happy and content its her hand down my top. usually when i am watching tv i will redirect her hand to my ear or ill rub her head as a distraction but sometimes she doesnt like that and then goes straight for my boobs again.
I'm not bothered now knowing its a comfort thing and totally normal. I probably could be more patient and understanding. I look at her and i don't see a baby i see a little girl so at times i expect her to understand and know.
My 4 & 2 year old still do this, Haha! Try to ignore it, if it doesn't get a reaction eventually it will pass.... If she is biting or smacking just put her down and move away. She's far to young to understand what you are trying to say, so at this age it's best to provide actions.
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks