https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:12:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-my-lo-to-stop-asking-for-elmo#post-755551 Wed, 01 May 2013 20:12:40 +0000 holdonforonemoreday 755551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the same problem, only mine is with Toopy &amp; Binoo (Canadian cartoon). "Toopy! Toopy!" 24-7.... </p> <p>But that's a great idea about the sleeping. I will start telling him that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-my-lo-to-stop-asking-for-elmo#post-755516 Wed, 01 May 2013 19:55:27 +0000 baby98765 755516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll tell my toddler Elmo is sleeping so we can't watch him. </p> <p>I'll also say to him "do you want to sing the Elmo song?" and start singing "la la la la..." Or read him a book about Elmo. Or draw him a picture of Elmo</p> <p>Basically I try to appease his wanting to watch Elmo with other non-tv-related Elmo things.</p> <p>I got him an Elmo doll too. So sometimes if he asks for the show I just fake ignorance and get him his doll. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-my-lo-to-stop-asking-for-elmo#post-755472 Wed, 01 May 2013 19:38:31 +0000 MrsSCB 755472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think getting an Elmo toy is a great idea and throwing a blanket over the TV might help as well. I don't know how old your DD is, but I think kids don't really have object permanence until around age 2 so hiding the TV might help her forget it's there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-my-lo-to-stop-asking-for-elmo#post-755444 Wed, 01 May 2013 19:22:39 +0000 Cole 755444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If she is asking for it this might not help but I found that putting an interesting toy they haven't seen recently in front of the tv helps break the habit of them wanting to turn it on (For example, at one point after both kids were sick for a week the tv was unplugged and "not working" and the doll house was plopped right in front of it.) Oddly enough, putting a blanket over the tv seems to work well with most kids too, one child decided the tv must be taking a nap and that was it. I also wonder if getting an Elmo toy might help if she doesn't have one? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-my-lo-to-stop-asking-for-elmo#post-754801 Wed, 01 May 2013 13:43:53 +0000 pelikila 754801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd like to hear answers to this as well only DS's addiction is to Curious George. Usually we go outside so seeing the TV isn't prompting him to ask. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-my-lo-to-stop-asking-for-elmo#post-754704 Wed, 01 May 2013 13:23:46 +0000 heffalump 754704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO loves Elmo and she has finally gotten to the point where she will sit down and watch a half of a TV show before wandering around. It's awesome for me because I get severe migraines and now when I have a migraine I can get a break. </p> <p>But now she ALWAYS wants Elmo. Always. It's always, "Elmo. Elmo. ELLLLMMMOOOO!" Of course I don't want her watching it constantly, so I say no Elmo and try to distract her. Not having her watch Elmo ever isn't an option, because I need that rest time when I don't feel well and she won't watch anything else. </p>