18 month old monster

[ethanryan]

hi, i have heard of the terrible two's but my son who is 2 in april has gone a step to far i think. there is no other word than a monster. he dont listen to anyone unless he is gettin something out of it. he is two clever for his own good. at his nans on saturday he brought me in my moms sweet tin. she keeps it in the top cupboard. he had pulled his little table up to the side. then put the chair on top of it to reach thwe sweets. this is what he is like 24/7. but he is also so funny and the most loving child. he dont destroy or brake things. he pulls his toy box next to his stair gate in bedroom climbs over gate and comes and tries to get into bed with me. there is no stopping him. we go to a playgroup monday and wednesday mornings, he goes swimming on a friday and sunday. so its not like he is board and stuck at home all the time.
does anyone have any advice? i dont smack him and only shout if he is doing something that is putting him self at halm, i only shout in hope that he knows its naughty.+

[ethanryan]

hi natalie, an active bubba is an understatement. i love him to bits and would not change him for the world, he is funny in what he does and makes me laugh, i just worry about his own safety as he dont know when to stop, and i only have to turn my back and he is gone. we are taking them to pontins in june and im dreading it, i cant let him run about like the other kids cause he just runs and runs and dont stop! but at least he will keep me fit!

[natalie_1982]

Have you tried using those reigns you used to get? I have no idea if people still use them or if they are reccommended, I remember my brother having to have them if we went anywhere (he';s 20 now so this was a while ago hence I don't know if they are recommended now or not) - like a dog leash on a chest harrness LOL? Haven't seen one for years, but might be useful if you are somewhere where he is likely to do himself (or you!) an injury i.e. feeding the ducks or something.

[redcrx]

just to add to what Natalie said, i bought this for little CRX and he loved it.

http://shop.babyworld.co.uk/DisplayDetail.aspx ?prodid=1295

it is a rucksack so he can put a teddy in or a light book. The zip at the top holds a strap with a parent handle so you can keep hold of them when needs be. I found that the old type reins were too short and little CRX felt the restriction. It also has a little waterproof hood in the top