Today we played a little game on the Baby Gizmo Facebook page called “The reason for a toddler meltdown is because……”
Our Baby Gizmo editor started off the fun with “Right now, mine is: Because the banana won’t go back in the peel. Pretty sure my entire neighborhood can hear “Mama, put the banana back ON!””
Our Baby Gizmo audience didn’t waste any time chiming in with their reasons for a toddler meltdown. We laughed so hard at the responses that we had to make them into a post! After a day or two, things tend to just disappear on Facebook down the never-ending, non-searchable wall never to be looked at again. (That’s the downfall of social media!)
So, we wanted to give you a place to return if you are having a bad day with your toddler so that you know YOU. ARE. NOT. ALONE.
Just remember – mom, you are amazing!
Toddlers… you plain crazy!
Toddler Meltdown Because…
- Because he wants the blue plate… But really, he wants the red plate to turn blue so he can have that blue plate… – Shannon
- This morning with my preschooler it was because he had to poop, but he didn’t want to poop at school. He also didn’t want to leave school either. He wanted to go back in time and poop before we left for school, I guess. – Shannon
- He can’t have all of the wipes. Like out of the container. – Maria
- Today is not her birthday! This is a weekly melt down. I guess she is I rush to age. Lol – Candice
- Mine frequently has meltdowns because she does not have food in each hand. – Joyce
- Because she said she had to potty and then I did the unthinkable and put her on the potty. – Rachel
- Because I pulled my top up instead of down to nurse. –Michelle
- He asked me to play with him, then melts down when I touch his toy. – Kathryn
- Because her older brother asked her how she’s doing… – Alison
- She doesn’t want to be a doctor when she grows up. She wants to be a mommy and/or a midwife. – Jutta
- Because the cereal bar broke as she opened the wrapper…apparently a broken cereal back is sacrilege. – Ashley
- I just sold a bag of DVDs on a local swap page and my 3yo sobbed hysterically despite the fact that none of them were kids movies. –Joanna
- Because I wont let him chew on my lip balm. – Melanie
- Because big brother helped him. – Rachel
- Adult vitamins are not toys… – Samantha
- Because my toddler is wearing her Wednesday underwear on Tuesday. – Lacey
- Because Mommy won’t carry him into preschool. -Jennifer
- I say something – Chely
- Because i didn’t let her ride her baby brother like a horse. He’s 7 months old baby brother. She’s 3. – Cristina
- I said “I love you”. – Stephanie
- My toddler had banana meltdowns often . Especially if I start to peel it for her! – Danielle
- Because I flushed the toilet. – Karen
- Closing the garage door before he was able to look out. But on the other hand opening the door will fix any boo boo. I swear it is magical out something. -Blair
- Because he couldn’t have Cheetos and a cookie for breakfast… – Ashley
- My son has the same meltdown! Why is the banana so much more appealing in the peel? – Marsha
- Because “frozen” went off. Before today she had no interest in the movie. – Megan
- Because I offered her a bite of my chocolate. -Kimberly
- Because an infinitesimal shred of wrapper got stuck to the lollipop treat I bribed him with while stuck in traffic last night. – Kimberly
- Because mama won’t put the pacifier in mama’s mouth at the grocery store. – Krysta
- Pants. – Hannah
- Because his show went to commercial. -Shanna
- Because his mommy won’t let him eat a stick of butter for breakfast. – Judy
- Because I’m eating my own breakfast. – Sarah
- I thought my kid was the only OCD banana one. He throws a fit if the banana comes off, I have to hold the peel up around the banana to pretend it’s still attached. He screams, back on back on! – Jenny
- Because I finished making the bed….. – Shannon
- Because the water that is in the tub right now is transparent and not pink. – Madelon
- And this morning because there is no snow but the season is called winter so he isn’t allowed to go to daycare in his shorts and t-shirt. – Madelon
- Because daddy is at work. – Shannon
- Because the melted cheese came out of his grilled cheese sandwich! And because he can’t see because of the tears in his eyes! – Chrissie
- My son cried at lunch because his “circle” (deli) cheese was torn and then because my glass of iced tea was too close to him and he could smell the caffeine #threenager #thestruggleisreal –Lisa
- I stirred the yogurt. – Ellen
- Because he fed the dog his snack…and then wanted it back.. –Laura
- Because she has to share the LeapPad with her brother since its his or she wants to hold the door open all day so everyone in the hallway can look in our apartment. -Robin
- Who knows, she’s just seriously mad – Kara
- Right now, because the cocoa that was asked for is hot instead of cold. “Make it cold, Mama!” At least I can make it happen. – Melinda
- I wouldn’t let him put ketchup on his cereal…. – Rebecca
- Because I can’t reattach his hang nail. – Francine
- Because I looked at him. – Jessica
- The dog went outside and then because the dog came inside and was running around smh I can’t win lol – Samantha
- What is it with bananas?! – Helen
- Because I made him put clothes on. –Azmom
- Because she can’t drink a while cup of coffee yet… and then because I let her have a tiny sip and she didn’t like it. – Kaitlin
- Because mommy made her come in and leave her snowman outside. –Megan
- Because his sisters refuse to watch Frozen for the 29th time since Sunday (we are currently on snow day #2) – Mandy
- I took him out of the crib after he looked at me and said, “out please” – Julie
- Interestingly, also because of a banana… it broke in half when he tried to pull it out of the peel and wouldn’t go back together. – Sarah
- This mornings tantrum was because I wouldn’t let him play in the dirty dish water!! – Ashley
- I wouldn’t let him throw himself down the stairway at the gym. – Clarissa
- The Lego tower keeps falling over and mommy won’t help build it back up lol – Alexandria
- His fave is “because I can’t watch Thomas” but runner up is “because it’s bedtime and my parents brought me upstairs… DOWNSTAIRS! DOWNSTAIRS!” We all go to bed at the same time, so there really is nothing downstairs for him to want. –Ester
- I told her to wear pants. – Nicole
- Because I make him have his diaper changed and the cookie has chocolate chips – Pamela
- Wouldn’t it be nice if we could have one those once in a while – Janice
- My 3 yo was having a tantrum because I couldn’t make his frisbee stay in the air. – Sori
- Because we aren’t going to grammy’s house till later. – Mindy
- I wouldn’t let him hit his brother for walking in to the kitchen…also shut the door to the fridge…..big mistake…lol – Rebecca
- Because he doesn’t want to wear pants…ever! – Marlene
- No tantrums yet(YES!) But his recent one was leaving grandparents house on Sunday because it was bedtime. – Kayla
- I said no! LOL! If my 20 month old grand daughter has something in her hands that I do not want her to have and I tell her “oh no, you cant have that”, she will throw it down and run away as if I’m gonna get her lol. Then she will turn around and act as if I had not said anything lol. – Abedabun
- His donut broke in half while he was eating it. Or my personal favorite – he pooped in the shower. – Jessica
- Another great one is when he has a melt down because I tell him he can’t leave our apartment naked. – Kimberly
- Can’t stick a book to his face. – Tara
- Because he can’t play in the toilet. – Hollie
- Oh my favorite is the daily melt down because the state and town continue to refuse to keep the street lights and parking lot lights on during the day for him! “Why no lights? Why?” – Pamela
- Because we have to put boots on to go outside, it’s 17° outside –Danyell
- They have to do preschool home work – Sheena
- Because he just wanted to wear his super. cool. shoes! – Dawn
- My theory is- they have meltdowns simply because they are jerks! – Pramodha
- Because I said we were making crafts in the kitchen not the living room – Kari
- After the fifth monkey falls off the bed there’s no more jumping. – Gladys
Did we miss your toddler’s reason for a toddler meltdown? Leave us a comment and let us know!
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Wednesday 25th of February 2015
Because I wouldn't wake up his brother from a nap.
Because he has to get undressed to get a tubby.
Because he couldn't wear his monster pjs to bed (they were very dirty lol)
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Because he had to help clean up all the toys he scattered across the entire living room (seriously could not walk with out stepping on something)
Because I wouldn't let him have snacks 5 minutes before dinner was done.
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Sara
Tuesday 24th of February 2015
Because she wants mommy to hold her...oh wait, because she doesnt want mommy to hold her. Nope, she wants mommy to hold her. On repeat. All day.
Holly
Tuesday 24th of February 2015
Because the turtle bit her (we don't own a turtle)
Brandi Akerberg
Tuesday 24th of February 2015
Most recent tantrum...because brother is looking at her and laughing. She's 3 years old, baby brother 6 months. Smh.