Does anyone have any tips on how to get a 1 1/2 year old to stop hitting?

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As distressing as it is, I'm sure you know it's normal; it's generally a combination of frustration and experimental behavior. When Aislinn went through a hitting phase, I would stop her arm, gently put it back and say calmly "no hitting, hitting hurts." If she tried it again, I would do the same thing and then put her down or walk away. SHe got over it pretty fast, thank goodness. Now she only hits when she's extremely upset or frustrated, and that's rare. The key is to not react too emotionally; that strong reaction is like a hook for negative attnetion and that's a cycle you DON'T want to get into!
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I hope she stops soon.

DId the same. I would grab the hand and firmly say "NO" then I would take her hand and pet my face with it, and say NICELY we touch nicely no hitting. I would always smile and have happy expression when she was petting me.

Consistent, persistent reinforcement will eventually convey the message.

Sarah (5) still gets occasionally aggressive when she gets excited. We have to remind her (as we did A LOT after Charlotte was born) to "love gently".


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