Is there a way to get my son to stop pulling hair?

My son is 6 months old. He recently discovered how to grab things. The one thing he really loves to grab (and yank) is everyone's hair.

I already got my hair cut short and it helps, but he can still get a good handful. He has even gotten a handful of his dad's hair and given it a good yank. Now its becoming an issue at his daycare. He has been pulling his playmates' and caregivers' hair.

I have the feeling he likes getting a reaction, because most of us yelp when he does it, and he just smiles like its the funniest thing ever.

Please dont get me wrong, I know he is way too young to discipline, but I desperately need a solution. This problem is getting out of hand and we need to resolve it before it gets worse. I know that this is normal for a little one, but I don't know how much more I can take.

Is there a way to get my son to stop pulling hair?

When my 7 month old son does something like that that hurts me I grab his hand, use it to stroke my cheek gently and say "nice mommy" then I take my hand and do the same thing to them. It sounds a little silly but it is what my mom did and it seems like it works in the long run. I think that it may work because you are showing a positive way to give/get attention and because it takes away the surprise type reaction that babies find so funny. Also I've found that personally it is nice to have plan for when it happens, it keeps me from getting upset. Good Luck!

Is there a way to get my son to stop pulling hair?

Sternly say NO every time he does it and put him down/walk away. I know it seems harsh for an infant but they associate the fact that you are going to put them down and walk away every time they pull hair and they will stop doing it. You don't have to walk away for very long, just enough to instill that you will go out of the room and sit him in his crib or on a pillow on the floor or whatnot. This can work for many things such as (if you are breastfeeding) biting nipples, or slapping, etc.

Is there a way to get my son to stop pulling hair?

I have the SAME problem. My son is 10 months old. I haven't fiured it out yet. And I DO put him down and walk away when he does it. He is also biting. He's a good boy, but just doesn't understand that these things hurt. He also thinks it's hysterical when I gently nibble on his fingers too. He is constantly grabbing at my face and grabbing my lips and he thinks it's all so funny.

I'd be interested in a solution myself.