Raising Little Trinhs: Lucas and toys

Raymond grew up pretty poor so he didn't have much toys. To satisfy his wants, he would take toys from stores or even from friend's home. This resulted in many repeated beatings by the chicken feather duster. For some reason, around age 7, he stopped stealing toys and so did the beatings. But it still surprised us that Lucas was so interested in toys. At around four months, we began to see Lucas reaching for things to put in his mouth. These are usually colorful items such as baby toys.

Before he was born, Paulina and I didn't know why so many parents spoil their kids with so many toys. Now we know. It is the best distraction. If he is crying, give him a toy... result is silence... If he is squirming making it difficult to change his diaper, give him a toy... If you want to clip his nails but keeps pulling his hand away, give him a toy in the other hand... You get the picture. The good thing is that he likes books also, but only for chewing and not reading yet...