True, especially with a 10-month old. I've been putting him in a makeshift playpen that has no toys yesterday and today. I don't think he sees it as something negative yet, but I suspect once the novelty of this new "playpen" wears off, he will see it for what it is...I hope!!
The reason I am not crazy about time out is that it is more or less voluntary on the part of the child, and has the opportunity to disobey you once again. If, instead, you put him in a playpen or crib, you can go get a cup of coffee and not have to play policeman.
Thank you, everyone, for your suggestions...
hahah yes we live and learn dont we , you may be stuck with some of it, I realised that one has to treat them the same, as sometimes the 'clever, noisy one gets more attention than the quiet, nice ,twin, and very often the demands of the outgoing child can over whelm the other, equal rights for each twin is the way to go .....have Fun
I have twin boys and they were the same way. Time out helped a lot. If they got up, I'd put them right back down. Only keep them their for about 2-3 mins, but each time he gets up start the time over. Its hard and very tiring, but he will get used to it, and eventually stop. Good luck.
Every time he pulls the hair of his twin - separate them. Stick him in a playpen or crib, or something. Be absolutely consistent. Your problem will quickly resolve itself.
Thanks margypops! I'll try it. And, yes, I probably laughed the first few times he pulled MY hair...now look what I've done!!
Ha I know about twins, well I would still cut the hair if its long it will help as a deterrant. Maybe a stern No isnt enough hes thinking its a game , so even though he is only 10 months old I would move him away from his Bro so he cant do that , do a kind of mini time out with a straght face, has Dad or other family members thought the behavior was funny at some stage so he thought it got him some attention? with Twins there al;ways seems to be one who is bossier' stronger minded than the other one , it continues on through as they get older, in my family one identical twin girl was quiet and reticent, the other told her what to do and was bossy and still is ...and they are a lot older than yours.I think that your twin will get out of the hair pulling but then will find some other from to be the boss....time will tell..its a glorious ride though ..