https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:20:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-meltdownhours-of-crying#post-2268663 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 14:43:10 +0000 charlotte 2268663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It sounds like post nap is tough for quite a few LOs...I think I need to consciously rest during his nap instead of cleaning and doing other things around the house so at least I can be ready to go into full patience / comfort mode if needed. After I posted yesterday things slowly improved. It's just those first two hours of craziness. </p> <p>It's finally cooling down a bit here so maybe we will try some fresh air. </p> <p>Thanks for all the support and sympathy. Hope this is just one of those things he will grow out of soon and in the meantime I'm going to try to not take it so personally when I can't easily fix it.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-meltdownhours-of-crying#post-2267856 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 07:31:52 +0000 illumina 2267856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO is 23 months and she can be like this sometimes, mostly in the morning. It feels like every little thing is wrong, until she gets distracted once we are out of the house. If we stayed in the house I'd probably go insane! Maybe the fresh air would help? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-meltdownhours-of-crying#post-2267706 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 23:28:31 +0000 Maysprout 2267706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sometimes I just scoop her up and rock her for a bit. She won't always let me but after awhile of whining she often will. Good luck, hope it gets better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-meltdownhours-of-crying#post-2267657 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 22:22:47 +0000 Grace 2267657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She might be about to come down with something. That's usually the culprit when my LO suddenly goes crazy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-meltdownhours-of-crying#post-2267655 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 22:18:51 +0000 daniellemybelle 2267655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO has been doing this after her nap as well! Not nonstop crying for hours but she definitely is in a horrible mood. I have chalked it up to her ear infection and I'm praying the antibiotics clear up the drama too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-meltdownhours-of-crying#post-2267643 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 22:01:36 +0000 MrsF 2267643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any time my daughter has done this it's been right after a nap as well! Crazy kids... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-meltdownhours-of-crying#post-2267623 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 21:36:29 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2267623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always ask my LO if she wants a hug and that usually calms her down. Otherwise I just leave her be because trying to calm her just makes her more mad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-meltdownhours-of-crying#post-2267556 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 20:17:53 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2267556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: my son is 17 months and does the same thing after nap sometimes! So grouchy. Usually bubble guppies for a few mins cures it, but if not a car ride will. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-meltdownhours-of-crying#post-2267554 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 20:14:38 +0000 Mae 2267554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine doesn't last that long (but she's also younger at 15 mo). But she is pissed the f off almost every single day when she wakes up from her nap. And it isn't like I wake her or anything so I don't know what the deal is. Usually she is okay after I give her a snack and some milk and let her pet the dog but sometimes even that isn't enough and she just keeps crying. That's when I pack her butt into the car and we go to target. For some reason getting in the car immediately stops the crying so whatever... I roll with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-meltdownhours-of-crying#post-2267549 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 20:09:09 +0000 lady grey 2267549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My toddler has done this a few time, also after nap. I kind of thought maybe he just wasn't ready to ger out of bed or something? The TV was the only think that snapped him out of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-meltdownhours-of-crying#post-2267412 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:17:52 +0000 charlotte 2267412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rockies11: yesssss TV is not even helping here either. It's just more of the same - put on a show and he cries and says no or random things like "man"! (What is man!?) </p> <p>It helps to know this happens to someone else and I'm not just a complete failure today. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-meltdownhours-of-crying#post-2267404 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:11:43 +0000 Rockies11 2267404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine totally does this every once in awhile! She did it for 2 hours post nap twice last week. And she would ask for things like "snack" or "juice" or "elmo" and then I would give them to her and she would throw them on the ground and scream more. Even the tv doesn't work when she gets like that. I assume she does it because she isn't feeling well. I just cuddle her while she sobs. It's really hard to watch! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-meltdownhours-of-crying#post-2267393 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 16:59:27 +0000 charlotte 2267393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son had a great morning playing with his babysitter and took a good nap. Then he woke up from nap sobbing and has been crying and whining and screaming off and on for two hours... Mostly crying so hard that he can barely breathe and speak. It's impossible to make him happy. He told me he is mad and sad.... And other than that he's just wailing about random things like "reddddd carrrr!!!!" </p> <p> :sad: </p> <p>I'm so confused and sad and exhausted and just want to make him happy. Does anyone else's toddler have these all afternoon horrible bad days? Is it ever just random or teething / sick related??? He's had a very slight allergy-runny nose this week...</p> <p>Aghhhhh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2032241 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:02:16 +0000 pinkcupcake 2032241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>18 months is when it started to get tough. She's always been a sweet, laid back kid but from about 18 months on, she would scream (not cry, but a high pitched, wailing scream) if she was in her car seat for a second longer than she wanted, or if I couldn't anticipate her needs fast enough (I guess telepathy doesn't work!!). </p> <p>It was so hard for about a year... Like I couldn't wait for my husband to get home each day (I'm a sahm) and some days I would go straight into my room when he got home, turn off the lights, and lie in bed for an hour, just trying to process the day.</p> <p>I don't know when, but it just got better at one moment. It's almost like she did a 180 one day. I would say it was the end of summer? Maybe when she was 2.5 years old. And now , at just a month shy of 3, she is a DREAM. strangers regularly comment that they haven't seen such a well behaved child. She never tantrums (unless she's sick or super tired), listens super well, and is generally such a pleasant little person. </p> <p>I would attribute most of the change to her finally having a word explosion. She's been a little late, verbally, and it wasn't until she wS 2,5 years old that she began to really communicate using sentences and we could truly understand her. I think she was very frustrated until then and it showed in how she acted out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2031896 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 01:52:53 +0000 littleblessings 2031896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Currently my DD is 2.5 and she is the worst she has ever been. She has been getting progressively worse. Temper tantrums when tired and can't go to bed cuz we are out. More when we are home and I put her to bed. Again if she doesn't get cheese. Again if she doesn't want a certain movie in. I can't win! She just pooped her diaper, took it off and threw it on the floor. Amidst waiting for me to get in there after dealing with brother she peed all over her bedding, pillows, stuffed animals... Everything. *sigh* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2031895 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 01:48:46 +0000 lemondrop 2031895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Around 26 months when we brought little brother home. It was steadily rough (ok, the absolute pits) until 6 weeks before he turned 3. He has become so much fun to be around the past couple months! He's easier to communicate with, listens, and has become sooooo cuddly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2031887 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 01:35:34 +0000 Sapphiresun 2031887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh gosh, I hope this is the turn. I have an almost 18 month old, and she's so trying lately. Almost exactly like what @Anagram: says. Just so much whining and tantrum-ing, and no ability to communicate which is frustrating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2026186 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:46:50 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2026186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He is almost 35 months (will turn three next month), and we haven't dealt with any terrible twos. Sure, he's a toddler and has his moments, but overall the two's have been so fun and enjoyable. He's a pretty good listener, sensitive (especially to our instruction), and sweet. </p> <p>Everyone I've talked to said the three's were awful. We'll see! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2026180 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:43:54 +0000 kodybear 2026180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>18-24 months were the worst! we're almost at 26 months and its definitely gotten better since she can communicate better. but she still has her crazy days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2026164 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:37:47 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2026164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm finding this fascinating! Please keep sharing!</p> <p>@JoJoGirl: Vacation definitely does not count. We went to Big Bear before Thanksgiving at 21 months adj and it was a nightmare! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2026162 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:37:41 +0000 erinpye 2026162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>18 months. 18 months to 2.5 years were the hardest. She still has very hard moments, but it's easing up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025955 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:55:49 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 2025955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>18-24 months with both! I think becoming more verbal did/will help somewhat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025938 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:52:10 +0000 LuLu Mom 2025938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a taste of it around 16-18 months, and then when she turned 2 it was a switch, and she is the stereotypical terrible two behavior. Right now at 27 1/2 months she's sort of a monster ;) I think half of that has to do with a new baby on the way rocking her world, but it's been rough. I know they say 3 is worse, but most articles I'm reading about "threeanger" my LO is doing now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025833 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:08:08 +0000 JoJoGirl 2025833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yikes! LO is 20 months and is super easy/agreeable, other than when we were on vacation for 10 days (at 19 months) when she was a horribly tantrumy nightmare. I assume now it was discomfort/new surroundings/exhaustion.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025816 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:57:50 +0000 ValentineMommy 2025816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>23 months, almost on the dot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025709 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:26:41 +0000 Corduroy 2025709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO is 22 months and I live in fear of what's ahead. She started tantruming at 18 months and gets better at it each week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025705 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:26:02 +0000 Anagram 2025705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO *just* started tantrumming this week. And now it's non stop tantrums for every little thing--mainly because she's frustrated she can't figure something out--like, can't fit a puzzle piece into the wooden puzze? Tantrum. Can't reach her leg high enough to climb onto a kitchen chair? Tantrum. Can figure out how to connect a wierd corner dublo to the tower she's building? tantrum.</p> <p>I think it's just frustration about not being able to verbalize what she needs help doing, and not being able to do it herself, either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025696 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:21:33 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2025696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: I would fully agree with this.</p> <p>Since he's turned 2, he's gotten progressively better. Don't get me wrong, he still has moments every day, but he's getting far better at communicating and understand when I say no, it means no. We've also gotten better at learning what sets him off. If we give him a warning that this is the last time we play with a puzzle before we have to go up for bath, he will put it back together, then put it away, and say, "Time for bath!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025679 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:17:14 +0000 loveisstrange 2025679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>18-24 months was worse than 2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025652 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:11:17 +0000 swurlygurl 2025652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>L turned terrible at 19 months, but has mellowed down SO much since. I hope she doesn't get terrible again! </p>