Toddler Rules of Possession

My soon-to-be 10 month old is really developing a personality now that she is mobile and she knows what she wants when she wants it! She can be quite entertaining to watch when she decides she wants something.


She reminded me of the ‘Toddler Rules of Possession’ that I have always loved so I thought I would share. Enjoy!



1. If I like it, it's mine.


2. If it's in my hand, it's mine.


3. If I can take it from you, it's mine.


4. If I had it a little while ago, it's mine.


5. If it's mine, it must NEVER appear to be yours in anyway.


6. If I'm doing or building something, all the pieces are mine.


7. If it looks just like mine, it is mine.


8. If I saw it first, it's mine.


9. If you are playing with something and you put it down, it automatically becomes mine.


10. If it's broken, it's yours.