My 5 month old has already eaten and thrown back up 3 socks. I caught him on the fourth with about an inch left to grab out of his throat.
On the other stuff. Supervise the chewing, playing, etc., as often as possible and the second any situation arises that is borderline hostile or aggressive in any way and no where near nice and playful...slam down the iron fist and use your outside voice. I always give a firm, loud "HEY" ...eyebrows in the angry position and make eye contact with the offender.
This should all take about 1-2 seconds from the yell to the quick stare. If further corrective action needs to happen, make the offender move from the spot they are at, anywhere else is fine, and once there they have to become relaxed (sit/lay) to which you immediately walk away from.
Works for me anyhow. I rarely have to use my outside voice.
On the other stuff. Supervise the chewing, playing, etc., as often as possible and the second any situation arises that is borderline hostile or aggressive in any way and no where near nice and playful...slam down the iron fist and use your outside voice. I always give a firm, loud "HEY" ...eyebrows in the angry position and make eye contact with the offender.
This should all take about 1-2 seconds from the yell to the quick stare. If further corrective action needs to happen, make the offender move from the spot they are at, anywhere else is fine, and once there they have to become relaxed (sit/lay) to which you immediately walk away from.
Works for me anyhow. I rarely have to use my outside voice.