tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post1314513702973162861..comments2024-03-24T22:17:41.115+10:00Comments on Finding Myself Young: How the Bananas in Pyjamas have traumatised my childFinding Myself Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-11908755445951150262022-06-25T17:43:06.386+10:002022-06-25T17:43:06.386+10:00I like Bananas in Pyjamas so much! I like Bananas in Pyjamas so much! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-63471938499493380722021-02-08T05:28:00.920+10:002021-02-08T05:28:00.920+10:00omg i am so sorryomg i am so sorryluna lovegoodhttps://www.findingmyselfyoung.com/2015/04/how-the-bananas-in-pyjamas-have-traumatised-my-child.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-16254637198017751572015-04-29T08:26:21.413+10:002015-04-29T08:26:21.413+10:00Good I can't wait for it to end here!Good I can't wait for it to end here!Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-90736205283938626522015-04-28T16:07:19.964+10:002015-04-28T16:07:19.964+10:00Oh yes! The boys were terrified, TERRIFIED of the ...Oh yes! The boys were terrified, TERRIFIED of the vacuum cleaner. It's just so loud and that sucking sound is so uninviting and scary!<br />While it took awhile, the phase certainly passed. Hang in there, Mama! Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191888392393911765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-39278070314458733442015-04-26T21:26:45.221+10:002015-04-26T21:26:45.221+10:00She never used to take any notice, I hope we go ba...She never used to take any notice, I hope we go back to those days sometime soon cos I'm really over it already. A few months is long enough, she needs a new phase now..Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-81857336588559387292015-04-26T21:25:12.975+10:002015-04-26T21:25:12.975+10:00Part of me is loving "not being able to use t...Part of me is loving "not being able to use the vacuum for fear of traumatising her" but then part of me really wants clean floors too lol.Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-19290723096436521782015-04-26T21:24:32.699+10:002015-04-26T21:24:32.699+10:00I'm going to have to try it soon cos its drivi...I'm going to have to try it soon cos its driving me nuts not being able to vacuum when she's awake.Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-24772855818508129812015-04-26T20:44:43.569+10:002015-04-26T20:44:43.569+10:00Oh no! Sounds hideous and I have no advice to help...Oh no! Sounds hideous and I have no advice to help you, sorry! My boys create a riot of excitement when I vacuum. Admittedly they're not quite so keen on Bananas in Pajamas. Maybe it'll pass? (frustrating answer I know)Vicki @ Knocked Up and Abroadhttp://www.knockedupandabroad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-4106121659849923132015-04-26T19:54:49.638+10:002015-04-26T19:54:49.638+10:00It'll pass, eventually, my 3yo still isn't...It'll pass, eventually, my 3yo still isn't madly keen on the, I don't blame him though because neither am I!Emily @ Have A Laugh On Mehttp://havealaughonme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-6781269557995472842015-04-26T18:53:37.868+10:002015-04-26T18:53:37.868+10:00Oh no!! Poor baby, and you! My little girl was afr...Oh no!! Poor baby, and you! My little girl was afraid of the vacuum cleaner (the noise) until i let her have a go and now she loves it! Not sure if letting her have a turn would help though!! Sorry. Hopefully she just grows out of it? Elisa {With Grace and Eve}https://www.blogger.com/profile/11416451148055700239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-88612001722285262622015-04-26T09:17:26.098+10:002015-04-26T09:17:26.098+10:00I might to get her to turn it on herself, but Im t...I might to get her to turn it on herself, but Im thinking maybe I should try with a toy vacuum first because I'm paranoid I'll just traumatise her more the more I get her to try and touch it.Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-85324112412267443152015-04-26T09:15:45.567+10:002015-04-26T09:15:45.567+10:00Haha we've seen the flower sucking one a few t...Haha we've seen the flower sucking one a few times and she doesn't seem to be scared of that one for some reason, go figure. If we could afford a robot vacuum I totally would've tried that by now lol.Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-6319222580493717722015-04-26T02:02:52.576+10:002015-04-26T02:02:52.576+10:00Beware - there's another episode that involves...Beware - there's another episode that involves an outdoor leaf sucker vacuum. The Bananas suck up Morgan's prized flower for the Cuddlestown garden competition.... I hope this is a phase that your little one gets over quickly! You might have to get one of those robotic vacuums that cleans the floor by itself while you're asleep at night (that doesn't sound creepy at all?!). Good Tash @ Gift Grapevinehttp://giftgrapevine.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-84791263311548042552015-04-26T01:13:58.258+10:002015-04-26T01:13:58.258+10:00Damn those Bananas! Not cool scaring the bejeezus ...Damn those Bananas! Not cool scaring the bejeezus out of little ones! My son was scared of the vacuum at one point, he did grow out of it quite quickly though when he realised it was harmless. We did this by getting him to try and use it and turn it on himself so he had control of the situation. After that he was fine. Your poor bubba! Silly Bananas! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-66265367432229916022015-04-25T21:20:06.496+10:002015-04-25T21:20:06.496+10:00I think its going to be a slow process Sarah. She ...I think its going to be a slow process Sarah. She climbs over it when its off, but that's as far as we get. If I even look like I'm walking towards it to turn it on she loses it completely. Little steps I guess.<br /><br />I think I should pitch that episode idea to the ABC though. Maybe they can beef it out and make it a little more entertaining without including anything that might Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-33161143077691010932015-04-25T21:17:34.633+10:002015-04-25T21:17:34.633+10:00Omg Banana detective, banana detective we're o...Omg Banana detective, banana detective we're on the case, hot on the trail.... bah now its in my head! Yea I think the ABC should compensate me too lol.Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-29172375284829107512015-04-25T21:16:46.470+10:002015-04-25T21:16:46.470+10:00I have a horrible feeling this may go on for years...I have a horrible feeling this may go on for years too :(Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-87922394558120136292015-04-25T21:16:23.836+10:002015-04-25T21:16:23.836+10:00How did you get him to stop being scared Cybele? D...How did you get him to stop being scared Cybele? Did he just get over it in time?Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-83063880017308066522015-04-25T21:15:53.797+10:002015-04-25T21:15:53.797+10:00I really hope she's going to grow out of it be...I really hope she's going to grow out of it because its been over 6 months now and its driving me mental.Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-12719595523995323132015-04-25T19:35:36.851+10:002015-04-25T19:35:36.851+10:00Oh so not cool Bananas, not cool at all. Bananas n...Oh so not cool Bananas, not cool at all. Bananas need to rectify this immediately. By clearly creating a vacuum episode where it's gentle and useful and does nothing untoward. Sounds like a cracker storyline to me! :) But in all seriousness it's so hard when little ones develop a fear like that. Maybe have her touch the vaccuum when it's not plugged in, chat about the sounds a vacuum Sasha @ From The Left Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16581152804277693860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-76223940614259636012015-04-25T16:23:34.867+10:002015-04-25T16:23:34.867+10:00Sorry, but I had to laugh at this! Those bloody ba...Sorry, but I had to laugh at this! Those bloody bananas have a lot to answer for. I still can't get the 'banana detective' tune from one of their episodes out of my head, its been stuck in there for about a year now... I agree with Mumma McD - get ABC to send you a cleaner as compensation :)Emmahttp://lifekidsandaglassofred.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-67317178186957371882015-04-25T11:40:51.069+10:002015-04-25T11:40:51.069+10:00Oh no! Our first child was terrified of the vacuum...Oh no! Our first child was terrified of the vacuum for years, however the banana's had nothing to do with it that time ;-) <br />Thanks for linking up with #TIKAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570102932843550146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-37952339664784897032015-04-25T10:10:34.043+10:002015-04-25T10:10:34.043+10:00My boy was scared of vacuums and hairdryers. He...My boy was scared of vacuums and hairdryers. He's better now, but still covers his ears. Good luck with the recovery xCybele Masterman (Bele)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18388181477852627814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-53970129373997903992015-04-25T09:07:08.824+10:002015-04-25T09:07:08.824+10:00My daughter had a fear of vacuums for a while. I ...My daughter had a fear of vacuums for a while. I think it is pretty common. After a while she grew out of it. For her it was definitely the noise. She is not great with loud noises even now and she is 4.5 years old.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233348049316340492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-91682731784850385612015-04-24T21:07:20.680+10:002015-04-24T21:07:20.680+10:00The only other thing I can think of is buying her ...The only other thing I can think of is buying her a little fake vacuum to see if she wants to use that.Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.com