Toddler Gives Mom Most Priceless Death Stare When She Holds Another Baby

It seems like every toddler has the same favorite word: "mine." Whether it's a beloved toy or even a favorite person, little kids can be pretty possessive...and anybody who comes between them and the object of their affection better watch out!

In a video posted on July 29, a mother and her toddler son are at a get-together in the park when the mom dares to hold somebody else's baby...and her little boy most definitely does not approve.

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This clip from Katie Stone is too funny! That's a kid who's perfectly content to be his mom's one and only , as commenters pointed out.

"He said don't you think about taking her home with us," wrote Allisontk.

Related: Infant Girl Gets Super Jealous of Dad Playing With Her Twin

He's not interested in a baby sister at the moment, that's for sure! Of course, his feelings are totally normal, according to experts.

Why Are Toddlers So Possessive?

"Toddlers can be fiercely possessive of the objects and people in their lives," according to Today's Parent.

"At a playgroup, if one wants what another has, she’s likely to wrench it from the other child’s hands, and parents then find themselves dealing with a tug-of-war. At the park, a two-year-old sitting on the swing may decide it’s his swing — especially if someone else is interested in having a turn.

'This is a stage, a completely normal and healthy one,' says Calgary parent educator Judy Arnall, author of Discipline Without Distress . 'But it can also be annoying for parents, who worry that they need to nip possessive behavior in the bud, before it develops into unmitigated selfishness.'"

Kids don't really understand the concept of ownership (that a toy still belongs to them even if somebody else is playing with it) until they're about 3 or 4, which means that sharing can be pretty scary for young toddlers. If you're in a situation like the mom in this video and your kid gets upset because you're holding somebody else's child, it's because they feel "displaced in your affections," which is "nothing sort of a disaster for a toddler."

The best way to respond is by comforting and reassuring your child.

"It’s tough for parents because the behavior seems so extreme, but it’s important to recognize that a child who does this is actually expressing a healthy attachment to you. 'If she continues to feel secure about your affection for her, she will grow to accept other people in your life,' explains Arnall."

Just remember, in time your little one will become less territorial! As with most toddler phases, this one will pass.

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