Is it possible for a toddler to have OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)? My little guy is obsessed with toothbrushes and toothpaste. He loves our electric toothbrushes, so I thought it would be cute to get him one of the $5 toddler versions. BAD IDEA! If he saw the toothbrush, he would throw a fit until he got it. Then, if I tried to take it away, it was a worse meltdown. He does the same thing with toothpaste for some reason.
Luke is also obsessed with shoes and electronic gadgets. I guess he gets traits from both mommy and daddy:) I just don’t know how to deal with the meltdowns. Does anyone else out there have a toddler w/ OCD tendencies?
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Not sure about the OCD, I think it’s pretty common for toddlers to fixate on particular things though, so perhaps he will outgrow it. Besides, obsessive toothbrushing isn’t a bad one to have, I have to argue with mine to get a toothbrush in his mouth for 5 seconds!!!
My guy completely freaks out if there is any muck on his hands or face, he will cry at me until I wipe them off, or he’ll get wipes while he’s eating & wipe his mouth after every mouthful. Surely that’s a bit OCD?!
I have a 21-month-old son. Seems to be normal in most areas. He is obsessed with toothbrushes too and not just one. Gabe is pretty smart and observant; he knows where his big brothers and mama and dada keeps their brushes. Just last night he melted down at dinner time because he wanted them all! Needless to say I was at the store late last night buying new ones. I hid them in the closet. I wonder how long it will last? Currently, three brushed in one hand. Oh my.