i just realized my 17-month-old is scared of a curly blue ribbon that came on one of his birthday presents. it was sticking out from a shelf in the kitchen and i would find him in there, staring at it, fascinated, but at a safe distance. if i tried to make him touch it, he would start shaking his head and backing away. once he did touch it and then he climbed into my lap and hid his face for 10 minutes. i have no idea what he thinks it is. it's kind of sad but equally hilarious to watch his reactions.

is your LO scared of anything?