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Pulling hair
My 16months old is pulling other childrens hair is it normal. Even though I am trying to explain that she is not understanding.
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At this age children start learning from siblings / school mates / videos on tv / mobile .
Understand why the child is doing so .
Instead of saying no , try telling her that’s it’s painful and not a good behaviour .
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Baby try to draw your attention to their side
Remove the other children from their site
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It's normal for the 16 month for show reaction... Baby will not understand the concept of NO... So the best is to take the baby away from the location
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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Pune
Divert baby attention at that time by giving things toys which like him
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