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Seeking Help with Head Banging Child
Explain to him if he wants to bang his head that is his preogative but you aren' t going to put up with it. Get you a play pen if you still have your baby ...
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- My grandson did this when he was overly tired, sleepy, hungry, or otherwise uncomfortable. MAKE SURE that's not the case in each instance. Every kid has different se...
- For safety's sake, get him a bike helmet to wear. Sounds weird I know, but it worked for a couple of kids I know. Don't respond at all when he is banging his head, bu...
- I am wondering if his head hurts most of the time on a low level and then when he is frustrated it hurts even more and thus the head banging. I would like to suggest c...
Son Hitting His Head
Both of my boys would bang their heads on things for no reason. They would be playing and then just stop and bang their head on the walls or coffee table. ...
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- my son stsrted doing the same thing at about 1 year old. he still does this and he is 9yrs old now. I thought he would out grow it. I was a single parent until this pa...
- J., I have a daughter that is now 2 years old. She started doing the same thing around that time of age. I was told by several people and her pediatrician that it...
- Both of my boys would bang their heads on things for no reason. They would be playing and then just stop and bang their head on the walls or coffee table. Not too ha...
14 Month Old Purposefully Slams Head into Floor
My little guy, now closing in on 4 years old, used to bang his head on the floor too...and it concerned me greatly because I was fearful that it could turn ...
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- One thing I haven't seen mentioned is the method advocated in "Raising Your Spirited Child" that is a way of managing the environment and the transitions so that you d...
- Most behaviour like this will pass. Most likely he is feeling there is a change coming and is doing his best to make sure he is going to continue to get the attention...
- I have a 14 month old son that also throws fits on the floor. I have found that if I leave the room, of course, as long as they are safe (or go to where they can't see...
To Be Concerned? 9 Mo. Old Knocking Head to Sleep
I would bang my head down on my pillow. I honestly don't know why, but it helped me sleep. It's funny, like the other mommy, I thought I was the only one ...
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- I would do some research! There is some stuff online about self soothing, and other things that could be causing it! If you ever have doubts get a second opinion! Alwa...
- its normal and as long as his dr isnt concerned you shouldnt be either. it sounds like hes trying to wear himself out to sleep. (like hes mentally tired just not physi...
- My sister-in-law did and still does this to relax and fall asleep--she's 40! If the ped isn't concerned, I wouldn't be either.
Infant Arching & Head-banging
I can say my son has learned to bang his head a bit more gentle because he discovered it hurts :). i had planned to move him to a 'safe' location if it ...
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- I know it seems scary for your precious little baby to be doing things to hurt herself. Just keep in mind that all kids go through this stage. The biggest reason that ...
- My kids have all banged their backs against their highchair when they wanted out and were mad. They would also arch their backs when held if mad. I think it's normal...
- Ahhhh yes. Every single one of my kids has done this. It is totally a temper tantrum. It will eventually pass. When my son does the arching thing when i'm holding ...
Rocking & Hitting Head on wall...how Do We Stop This?
My son also banged his head when he was 2. He would bang it on the woodwork, floor, crib, and anything else around. I was really worried, but the doctor ...
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- I agree with Tiffany and Linda, ask the pediatrician to test for sensory defensiveness. My nephew did the head banging for years (he was not treated for sensory probl...
- Hi T., I copied this from a "autism fact sheet" "Many children with autism engage in repetitive movements such as rocking and twirling, or in self-abusive behavior s...
- I think he could be scared. Little ones have trouble telling their feelings to us. It may scare him to be shut in his room. My daughter freaks out when she is put i...
My One-year-old Has Taken to Banging Himself on the Head When He Is Angry
We got to the point where we ignored him when he was doing it - that is unless he was going to bang his head against the concrete patio. ...
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- My son started doing this when he turned 2. He's 27 months now and it has slowed down quite a bit. We got to the point where we ignored him when he was doing it - that...
- My younger sister did a form of this when she was younger. She used to bite her own hand really hard when she was angry. It would leave tooth marks on her skin. It wa...
- My son is 10 years old, now. When he was that age, he banged his head on the floor for kicks. It freaked me out. He would kneel on the floor and bang his head, brie...
Head Banging Baby!
Everytime he would get angry he would bang his head hard on the floor (we have hard wood too!) I was so worried that he would seriously injure himself. ...
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- My oldest son did the same--against the wall or the floor. All the photos of him from around that age are with a big bruise in the middle of his forehead. It was def...
- My step son did the same thing as a toddler. his pediatrician said it was mainly for attention and a phase. He said the more we try to get him to stop the more likely ...
- Hi J., My son is 23 months now and also bangs his head. He also started when he was just 17 or 18 months old. I can totally relate to your concerns. We asked our ...
One Year Old Rocking Back and Forth
Mine would bang her head on things. She did it for a few months and then just stopped after we started just ignoring it. She also liked to spin in a circle ...
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- Kids do all kinds of weird stuff. Mine would bang her head on things. She did it for a few months and then just stopped after we started just ignoring it. She also lik...
- My mom says I was a head banger. I obviously outgrew it. To be on the safer side, I'd be cautious about vaccines. Maybe do one at a time, or just the ones that are...
- I have heard that rocking yourself is a way to self soothe. Some suck their finger or rub their ear, your son just rocks. My husband does it till this day. It is not f...
My Baby Scratches Her Head
He also likes to bang his head some when he is tired. He doesn't do that very often, but the head scratching is always before nap and bed. ...
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- My now 9 month old used to do that a lot too and she's grown out of it. Even though she does tap some of her toys against her head. I think the open hand hitting is ...
- Has she had any problems with her ears ? Is she fussy at a certain time of day ?My son started that when he was about that age and we finally found out his ears were b...
- dry head scalp!!! lol my lil one does the same thing, but he has a dry scalp and forehead, we started using head and shoulders dry scalp shampoo in the shower and putt...
