Am i just being an overprotective mom?

I too have a toddler and I am also afraid of every single bump and scratch. My heart breaks when he gets hurt, even in the slightest little way. I know that kids play and kids get hurt and that I can't bubble wrap him and protect him forever...as much as I would really like to! My heart skips a beat every time I watch him start to trip or fall, knowing that I can't possible get to him fast enough to prevent the inevitable tears. I don't think you are being over protective, I think you are being a Mom. I think that it is a natural instinct within us to protect our child no matter the situation or seriousness of it. I think we are wired that way. What I have tried to allow myself to do so that my son can learn from his bumps and bruises is that if he falls, I will pick him up, comfort him and fix up the boo boo but then I put him back down to continue to play with the same toy or put him back in the same situation so that he's not afraid of it. And every time I have done that he has not been hurt the second time around. Now, if he gets hurt and I pick him up to comfort him and walk away (to sit on the couch with him) and put him back down no where near the toy or situation that he got hurt from, he'll walk over to it himself and continue to play again. I think it's good for him to learn not to give up. To be honest I think I am the one that's the most upset when he gets a bump or a scratch. Long after his tears are gone and he's back to playing, I'm still upset! Oh the joys of being a Mom :)

Lol,are you a first time mom?... I was the same way with my little girl... Its okay to be over protective in my opinion,Now when your little one is old enough to know he or she is ganna get hurt by something and they do it anyways,sometimes you just got to let them do their own thing and thell learn not to do that anymore. I try to keep my daughter from any scars possible.. I have a few and I hate them so I dont want her to have to deal with scars and hating them as well,sometimes they make us self concious so I did what I can to prevent them.. Little boys,well I think thats diffrent,they kind have a diffrent mind set.Some think scars are cool..My borfriend says all the time,he like scars cause they carry good storys behind them.lol hes craxy.

I think it is too difficult for children not to get hurt no matter they are at home or outside. I tend to agree with your husband. Getting hurt is a part of growing up and it can make them to be careful next time. If you remind your child all the time, she may be dependent since she knows you can take good care of her. As long as it is just a little hurt, then don't be afraid of it. Children will get well very soon. Perhaps you can see them cry for a while, but next minute they may forget it and then laugh when they are playing. I love China

I think your children do need to have a little freedom and not be like restricted from doing normal things for fear that something might scar them up. But I do think it is normal to be protective of your children and not want them to get hurt. It is very upsetting when children get scars on their faces as they last for their whole life.

No you are not overprotective you are just being who you are,you are actually acting as a natural mom as other does.Your children are exhibiting the right behavior appropriate for their age yes it is wonderful to see them playing joyfully unknowing of the imminent accidents that they might be experiencing right.Well all we have to do is to always have our eyes on them watchful and mindful of their actions no matter what.It is a wonderful feeling to be a mom isn't it,a rewarding role that everybody wishes to experienced.I salute you for being one...

Well, i think you are not overprotective but you are a great mom who love her child. This is totally normal and what mother's nowadays are doing. But i think you should let them play as they want but still looking after them while they are playing since accidents can happen everywhere and anywhere.