HELP She Won't Stop Whining....

My advise is to BREATHE, RELAX, you are doing the best that you can - give yourself some credit! It's not easy when the kids are extra whiny and clingy! See if you can give yourself a break to have some downtime. (I've been a mom for 7 years now, and I am just now learning how important it is to take time for myself! It's not easy to find the time, but it is necessary!) I know I spend too much time worrying if what I do is right, or enough - it's so hard sometimes with all the different advise from books, magazines, etc to know if you're doing the right things. Love her, snuggle her, and remember - this too shall pass!
Good luck!

It is probably a combination of everything. Cuddle with her. Let her know that you love her and don't give up.

Try not to tell her to stop because you are still building the basic priciples of life right now, and even though she is only 12 months, she still understands the underlining concept of don't cry/wine to mom. Explain to her that you cannot understand her when she wines. Mimick what it sounds like saying something with a wine and then say it normally. Sometimes as adults we forget that kids don't know the meaning of words. We say 'don't wine' and in their heads they go "what is that? all a I want is somethings to drink and she is telling me not to what was the word she used." Don't give up. She will grow out of it.

I have a whinner although she is 3yo. She has always been a whinner. My son who is almost 7 NEVER whinned. At 2 yo's we started using the whinny chair. I would give her a warning and if she con't I would put her in the chair. I worked wonders. I also tell her my ears can't hear when she is whinning. I even mimicked her and she thought that was so funny. I have to reinforce on occasion that I can't hear her and she's pretty quick to use her words. Unfortunately for you, your dtr probably doesn't have alot of words to express herself. Be patient, this is probably a stage ( a very frustrating one!)..I agree with the other mom, make sure you get some time to yourself.
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I was with you on this one. My son was sooo whiny from 11 months until about a week and a half ago. I have no idea why either but he woke up on Easter Sunday and was a whole new child. He has been excellent all week. I personally think it was his teeth and the fact that now he can communicate a little better. Don't you worry, this too will pass and keep your patience. I noticed that if I lost my cool with him he would be more whiny and upset, but if I was compassionate and patient, he was less whiny. I am sure you are doing a fine job. Don't worry, this WILL end!!!!!

It is a stage. It will pass. Yes her teeth are probably bothering her. Try motrin for the teeth. Yes you should hold her more. When my daughter (16 months) is extra whiny- I do hold her more..

She will eat/drink enough- maybe not in one day- but over the course of several days she will eat -- my daughter eats well one day and then might be picky the next day. I do not praise her for eating or get upset if she doesnt she will eat whn she is hungry.

I dont think yelling and telling her to stop whining will work. She is too young. At this age all you can do is distract her- get her involved in a toy or activity. I know that you are days away from having a second child and you are probalby tired.

Do you have anyone that can take your daughter a few hours a day to give you a break? It would be good for both of you if grandma or an aunt could take her to the mall to let her run in the play area.