How to Handle a Fussy Child

Fussy children are a natural thing. Especially when they have entered the age of 1.5 - 4 years, children will often fuss. When that happens, most parents will get carried away with emotions even though it is not very good for child development. So, how to overcome fussy children that can be done like what?

In this session, we will share several tips and tricks to manage children who are prone to tantrums or fussiness. Pay close attention to these tips, moms!

1. Calm yourself down first

The first thing to do as a way to deal with a fussy child is to calm down first.

How can your child be calm if you are not calm?

You need to know that being angry when your child is angry or fussy is not a good thing for his growth and development. Children even tend to remember the incident and cannot forget it until they are adults.

They will even have wild thoughts that you don't love them even though your affection for the child is very high and big. Therefore, calm yourself down first and don't get carried away by emotions.

Treat them gently. Or if the child is at the peak of his emotions, let them and give them time to cry first.

2. Give a touch or hug

Refrain from discouraging him from crying. Avoid uttering phrases like "It's just crying!", "Stop, don't cry!", or "Don't whine!", and similar expressions.

It's important to understand that certain phrases can cause a child to cry more, as they may feel their emotions are being dismissed. This can also lead to them growing up as individuals who are unable to express their feelings effectively.

So, back to the first point, let the child cry first. When you're calm, start gently rubbing their back and hugging them. This kind of touch can make your child calmer and your child knows that you love them very much.

3. Take the child to another place

When your child is crying and fussing in a crowd, take them to a quiet place. Usually, children will cry longer when they are in a crowd.

Therefore, keep him distant from the crowd's center. Help him find his identity away from the commotion. If he becomes restless at home, escort him to his room. There, you can either wait for him to settle down or monitor him from afar for a short period.

4. Let them cry

Letting your child cry when they are fussy is not an omission but a way to make them feel their emotions. So let them feel their emotions by crying for a while.

Usually after a while, her crying will start to subside. When this happens, mum can start chatting with her to find out more details about what she is feeling.

5. Make eye contact

When the child has calmed down and can be talked to, start making eye contact with them. Make the child pay attention to you. At such times, you can tell the child anything.

Tell them what's wrong, but don't forget to provide a solution to his frustration. As much as possible, be a neutral party so that the child does not get more upset.

6. Teach children how to control their emotions

Once the child starts to settle down, it's important to teach them how to manage their emotions. For instance, if they become upset because you've restricted outdoor play and they start crying, take the opportunity to explain the reasons for your decision and suggest alternative activities they can enjoy indoors once they are calm.

This approach is highly effective in encouraging children to think ahead and remain calm when their desires are not immediately met.

Fundamentally, mothers should approach their children with a generous spirit and an open heart. Patience is key, as this phase is not everlasting.

Understanding how to manage fussy children is crucial. We hope the information provided will serve as both inspiration and a useful resource.

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