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My baby is beginning to explore and I feel like I say "No!" all the time. What can I do to minimize the use of the word "No!" while still allowing him to explore?
Last Updated: April 07, 2007
To learn, babies and children need to be able to explore and to experiment. Listen to yourself. If you find yourself saying, “No” all the time, think about changing the way things are arranged in your home. For example, move that fancy clock to a higher shelf. Put safety latches on the kitchen and bathroom cupboards. Move the houseplants to a spot where your baby can’t go. Figure out a way to cover the radio or TV buttons. This will make life easier for you, and you won’t have to discourage your baby’s curiosity so often. It’s easier and better to change your living room than to stop your child’s curiosity. Sometimes you have to say “No” to your baby. If you save it for times your baby could get hurt, it will be an extra powerful word.
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