Don’t you dread when your baby starts to show displeasure when an object is taken away from them? My baby Clarisse, 7 months old, is showing signs of entering this phase now, I’m afraid.

3 days ago, baby Clarisse grabbed hold of a soft toy in Tesco, played with it for a while and when we tried to take it away from her, she cried. It happened again today, when the waiter took away the menu she had her hands on, baby Clarisse threw a mild tantrum. And lately, whenever it’s time to get out of the bathtub, which happens to be her favourite time of the day, baby Clarisse would frown and cry.

I’ve heard from friends and family that it’s just a phase. Babies at 6 months and above is mature enough to understand the contentment and joy derived from possessing material objects or doing something fun. It’s a common milestone for developing babies but I’ve seen kids no younger than 5 years old throwing fits whenever parents refused to buy what they want, usually toys. Or when it’s time to leave the playground. Still consider that a normal passing phase in toddler’s behaviour?

It’s tough when baby Clarisse fusses whenever things doesn’t go her way. But I can’t give in to her whims and fancies all the time. That will certainly make things worst. Can’t have a 3-year-old thinking she’s gonna get her way everytime she throws a tantrum can we?