https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:09:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/climber-help#post-1046033 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 10:25:33 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1046033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a climber and from my experience, there isn't much you can do. She does love our shoes, so I have her play with those while I take a quick shower. But otherwise, I'm hovering over her because she won't stop climbing. (The most dangerous being our 6 ft ladder)... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/climber-help#post-1045975 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 10:03:59 +0000 Freckles 1045975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with above, just keep a close eye on her. Mine is a crazy climber too, and last weekend she climbed on top of the sofa and took a bad fall on her forehead. It was my fault, as i should've been supervising her. </p> <p>I don't think it's necessary to discourage it, but if she climbs and stands on something unstable, i am quick to tell her (firmly) to sit down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/climber-help#post-1045865 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:25:58 +0000 BananaPancakes 1045865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: I really want these but just can't get myself to fork over the money for them. If he hates them, I'm out $170. Maybe I'll put them on his Amazon wish list for Christmas. </p> <p>We have an intense 16 month old climber, and I just have to keep my eye on him. It's crazy the hi-jinks he gets himself in to lately. I let him get as crazy as he wants with me around, though. It's good for coordination and to wear him out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/climber-help#post-1045678 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 08:29:09 +0000 littlek 1045678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.cookie: We also signed up LO for Little Gym. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/climber-help#post-1045649 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 08:21:08 +0000 mrs.cookie 1045649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mslipgloss that sounds very familiar :) although P doesn't like to cuddle... Just the human dummy! :)</p> <p>@littlek - those look great! I think she'd love some soft climbing toys! I just need to channel her energy for good instead of mischief! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/climber-help#post-1045638 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 08:16:10 +0000 littlek 1045638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.cookie: You may also want to get some soft climbing toys like this... We have these and LO LOVES them...</p> <p> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Constructive-Playthings-Soft-Play-Forms/dp/B0010AN0JC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1377609314&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=soft+play+forms" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Constructive-Playthings-Soft-Play-Forms/dp/B0010AN0JC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1377609314&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=soft+play+forms</a></p> <p>@MsLipGloss: awww, cuddles... :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/climber-help#post-1045635 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 08:13:22 +0000 MsLipGloss 1045635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: LOL. I will consider it more of a happy hour when my LO can nap without me and mah bewbs. Gah . . . I should just be grateful I have a cuddler! :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/climber-help#post-1045620 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 08:08:14 +0000 littlek 1045620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: It's an excellent way to tire them out too.. :) (nap time is the new happy hour) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/climber-help#post-1045610 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 08:03:50 +0000 MsLipGloss 1045610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: I agree regarding the supervision . . . I will let her climb the stairs as much as she wants as long as I am right there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/climber-help#post-1045609 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 08:03:39 +0000 mrs.cookie 1045609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mslipgloss @littlek I'm definitely going to keep some toys in the bathroom from now on :) and I think I'll start showering before she's up too... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/climber-help#post-1045599 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 08:00:50 +0000 littlek 1045599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.cookie: Yes, I don't stop him from climbing, I just make it supervised. I shower before LO wakes up, but if I don't I keep him in the bathroom with me. We have a very large bathroom like @MsLipGloss so I have a basket of toys in there he can play with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/climber-help#post-1045593 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:58:46 +0000 MsLipGloss 1045593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO isn't quite walking yet (she turns 1 soon), but she can climb our stairs in about a minute! I just have to keep eyes on her at all times. I take her into the bathroom with me, but our bathroom is the size of a bedroom and she can sit in the main area and play with toys. I keep a few things in the cabinets for her to play with, and she also just loves to cruise around the tub. It is so hard to do basic things! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/climber-help#post-1045592 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:58:44 +0000 mrs.cookie 1045592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek - that's a good idea, I don't want to forbid her to climb as she's really enjoying herself, but definitely don't want to land on anything sharp! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/climber-help#post-1045583 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:55:43 +0000 littlek 1045583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.cookie: My LO is a climber too. The only thing I do is keep very close attention to what he is doing and make sure there are no sharp objects around him in case he falls. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/climber-help#post-1045578 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:54:36 +0000 mrs.cookie 1045578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I need some pointers on how to deal with a climbing toddler! </p> <p>DD just turned 1 and has been walking for about 6 weeks. In the last week she's started climbing. A lot. She's climbing everything and very quick and quiet. I'm terrified she's going to hurt herself. </p> <p> She's completely fearless, and seems to have zero sense about danger (not that I'd expect different at 12 m). My son didn't walk til 16 m and is still super cautious so this is a shock to the system! </p> <p>Any tips? I just resorted to putting her into her stroller so I knew she'd be safe while I showered - the photo below is what happened when I left her to use the bathroom earlier! It is kinda cute but I need to work out how to keep her safe... </p> [attach=4111/13/ms6x72.450x600.image.jpg]