toddlers with erections, new today 4/25

[bresmum]

Hi, I'm new here.

I am not happy about writing this down but it's the very reason I registered.

I just moved this because I think it originally went into the archive section and I am seeking answers today, if possible.


Subject is : 2 1/3 yrs old toddler erections

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first time here so I'm kinda nervous, especially about this subject. I can't believe I'm writing this here as this is totally new to me and I don't know what to make of it.

Okay, here it is. I am babysitting my DGS for 10 days. His mom and dad are vacationing. I have just hopefully successfully weaned him off the pacifier and it's been 3 days so I feel sort of confident about that.

While I was making DGS his lunch to take to the park, I saw his feet in the hallway so I looked to see what he was up to. He was lying on top of his very soft huge Christmas polar stuffed bear and, well, um, undulating on it. When he saw me, he said, "No gramma, go away, no gramma." So I said okay and went away, yea right, not really but he couldn't see me. He kept it up. I kept watching him and when he'd see me, he again tell me ''no''. I smelled he'd filled up his diapers so I had to change his yucky smelling mess. When I took off his diaper, he was very erect. It was difficult to use the wipes due to that obstruction.
When I put the new diaper on, he went back to his polar bear and started at it again.

I am only pretty certain he's not seen his mom or dad in this ''event'' and truthfully, I'm stymied.

Can you tell me if this is normal or what is going on here? I know I sound like a fool but I have two sons and this has never happened to me before. Could it be instinct? I just don't know.

Help me if you can. Again, this is not a joke. It's why I registered.

[WeThree]

Hi :)
I can tell you that toddler erections are completely normal, they happen alot, often because they need to do a wee, or for no reason at all, even when they are asleep, it is often difficult to get a nappy on when it is happening!
as for the polar bear thing, i guess he has discovered that if he rubs it, it feels good, if there is no other behaviou/reason for concern i would say it is probably just an extension of him playing with it because it feels good.
Talk to his mum and dad if you are concerned, but it doesnt sound like anything peculiar to me. :)

[the_queen]

I agree with Coops, sounds like perfectly normal toddler development to me. They do seemingly-strange things when they discover different parts of their bodies.

Don't stress out about it :)

[pinkandblue]

Hi

Just wanted to say this is completely normal.

We had a speaker at our playgroup a while back and she assured us this is very normal behaviour. They do it because it feels good and it also may be a comfort thing. We were told not to tell them to stop because its bad because then you could scar them for life. Also we were told to tell them that its something that you do in private.


Thats all I can remember right now but I hope I've helped and made sense at least. If you are still worried, try ringing Tresillian or Karitane or even your local early childhood centre, they should have some answers for you.

Natalie

[Ana Gram]

erections in toddlers and babies are just the bodies way of making sure everything is functioning properly, don't worry about it.

[moonblossom]

Being the mother of four boys of all ages, I can assure you this behaviour is totally normal. The others were correct saying he rubs himself on whatever because it feels good, again absolutely normal. If it offends you, just try a little distraction and try and focus his attention elsewhere.

His erection is normal too, my usual reaction when changing a nappy and seeing that was LOOKOUT...his wee was really going to get me if I don't cover it LOL

I understand your worry, but please feel reassured this is normal healthy little boy behaviour.

[Tam-I-Am]

Hi Susan,

What a great job you are doing, and how upsetting it sounds like that was for you! All I can say as a big sister and aunty to nephews is that little boys do get erections - and they play with them. Its not a sexual thing, its just a "what is my body doing, and oh, that feels good" thing.

If it makes you uncomfortable, please don't tell him its wrong or naughty - just tell him that its okay to do that, but you have to go in your room, its not something that you do in front of other people - but it sounds like you handled the situation very very well, in spite of your shock!

[yummmmy_mummy]

im not going to tell u its normal and alot of toddlers do it because its already been said but i am going to say its not just boys girls do it aswell of course they dont get erection but they do rub theyre parts against things such as bike seats or rocking horse seats because it feels good

and also i love princess niamh's dh 's reply to ds "ofcourse mate its ur peepee":D

[bresmum]

You folks are superb!:kiss: Thank you all so much for not putting me down or making me feel like a twit.:confused:

I posted this same quiry on another board I frequent and have over several years. I usually only post in the food section tho and this time did the family issue forum. I didn't state my concern as detailed as I did here tho due to as I said, they sort of know me for years there. I didn't want them thinking I had some kind of nut case little guy here. You all know how people form opinions.
I won't make him feel badly and be assured (didn't). I was so surprised at what that Teddy Bear was thinking. eek:

Also, I thank you all for reminding me of the comfort aspect. Again, his folks are gone, they got married on Monday, that's why I'm here. They are on their honeymoon and are vacationing as they are again expecting (altho several months away still). This was their chance to have a ceremony, albeit alone on a beach which is how they wanted it, and I managed 10 days off from work. With them being gone and away, me being here, weaning him off his beloved binky/pacifier and all, it's no wonder that he needs conforting. It's my pleasure to do that, I adore this little guy.:p

It's safe to say I love you all :smiliedance:

God Bless you...

[yummmmy_mummy]

please come and post here again were all prretty excepting and most of us can spell better then i can right now:gloomy: its just one of those days