Toddler Regression?

My DD is just over 2, She was BLW and has been able to happily feed herself since 10/11 months with cutlery, However, She has suddenly started to ask to be fed.

Im quite happy to do this just concerned as she has never wanted to be fed before.

I have heard of toddlers doing this when the babay is born but not before - any ideas? Is it Ok to indulge her or could it cause any problems?

I think toddlers just do that when it comes to food.

Meh - my almost 3 yr old sometimes wants me to feed him. I do if I can & don't if I can't. I guess I just don't worry over it. No one wants to be hand fed forever.

Glad its normal, I have no problem feeding her its kind of cute. She is too funny when she asks - mummeeeee you do it my spooooooooon!
like i said i was just worried that it might put her back in some way?

Quoting meggymama:" Glad its normal, I have no problem feeding her its kind of cute. She is too funny when she asks - mummeeeee ... [snip!] ... when she asks - mummeeeee you do it my spooooooooon! like i said i was just worried that it might put her back in some way?"

I don't think so - they do a little regressing here & there regardless....I honestly notice it most right before or after a huge progression in some way. I think it's their way of checking if they still have a safety net almost.

  thank you
She is currently learning to count and recognise numbers against letters so maybe thats what this is? Her speech is becoming incredible too - it all happens so quixkly doesnt it?

OT - Is your AVI from the upper hand?

Quoting meggymama:"   thank you She is currently learning to count and recognise numbers against letters so maybe thats ... [snip!] ... this is? Her speech is becoming incredible too - it all happens so quixkly doesnt it? OT - Is your AVI from the upper hand?"

My avi is from Arrested Development.

It sounds like she is doing great. LOTS of people told me to not do this or that & try to push Ds into "growing up" as I was prego with #2 (he was sleeping with me still, not pottying, etc). I did just the opposite & catered to his little regressions & I had the least trouble with jealousy between my kids I've ever seen. I also accommodated what I could after the baby came. They just want to be sure you are still there for them if they need you. If you let them know you are...they are more likely to act independent because they know it is safe to explore & still come running back if it gets to be too much. He wasn't ready to PT while I was prego - I'd ask & he'd get upset so I let it go. After the baby he decided one day he was ready & that was done. So much for all the people that sai dI needed to put my foot down. I've never changed a pair of dirty pants on him ever save a few wetting the bed accidents - and I mean a FEW.

Do what works for your child...and you'll be fine. Every kid has their own needs & as long as you don't mind whatever it is, then there is no problem. Both my kids transitioned out of our bed fine. I also waited until I felt like they seemed ready, but there was no crying & such people talk about. I've never had that with ANY thing we've done. No need. I am patient & they seem to get there when they are ready regardless of anything I or don't do anyway, so I've learned if I wait it out it often happens in the same time frame anyway - with less stress.

  I am a baby led mama, Meg knows her needs ( apart from for sweeties then mama knows best!) I have PT'd you I hope you dont mind but you seem to have similar veiws to me.
I dont know what arrested development is though lol

Quoting meggymama:"   I am a baby led mama, Meg knows her needs ( apart from for sweeties then mama knows best!) I have ... [snip!] ... PT'd you I hope you dont mind but you seem to have similar veiws to me. I dont know what arrested development is though lol"

Aww thanks. I am very baby led too - I think each child has their own needs that have to be met in their own way. She's a little young yet for it to apply too much, but you should check out the book the 5 love languages of children - great stuff & really speaks to how each person & each child has their own way of feeling loved & connected. There is a 5 love languages book for couples too - also a great read.

Arrested Development was a show that got cancelled way too soon. You should check it out. Seriously one of the funniest shows I've ever seen.

ooh i will have a look for the books and the show. I think baby led is the way forward I would say DD agrees - she is very advanced and secure  

my son will be 2 at the end of this month and hes been using a fork and spoon forever but somedays he wont eat unless i feed him myself. i think every kid does that