Toys: Jackson vs. Tali

When we first had Tali, H and I were very concerned about Jackson taking Tali's toys. We put away most of Jackson's soft toys so he wouldn't confuse his with hers and gave him ropes and plastic toys. Jackson figured it out quickly and has his soft toys back. He stays away from Tali's toys unless she's spit up on them (he likes to lick it up - gross!). What's more difficult is keeping Tali away from Jackson's toys. She likes to roll around on the carpet and as she's rolling she'll get to his toys (intentionally?). Sometimes she'll play tug with him and other times she just wants to put his toys in her mouth. Today she landed near a plastic jack with a rope inside. Intrigued, she grabbed the toy and brought it to her mouth. When I took it away from her she screamed and screamed! It was not fun. Wonder if we could teach Jackson to put his toys away when he's not playing with them.

 

Jackson with the source of one of today's meltdowns.