One year old hitting herself???
My 15 month old hits herself. I understand it’s normal when they throw their hands around and hit someone else because the don’t want something. But my daughter will hit herself on her head, face, etc. I’ve tried teaching her gentle hands, ignoring it/not giving a big reaction, etc. But it’s every day!! Is this normal? It makes me sad tbh
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@Camila interesting! My daughter doesn’t do it to make herself cry… I actually have no idea why she does it. Sometimes she even does it when she’s happy. Maybe just big emotions, but good to know she’s not the only one!
Yeah they’re just trying to learn. If anything just bring it up to your pcp! Don’t worry it made me nervous too!
My 20 month boy will slam his head off the floor, when I try and make it softer for him he’ll purposely move the soft stuff to hit his head🫥
my 15 month old does the exact same thing. i was worried too, but everyone i’ve asked just said keep telling them no every time they do it.. they should eventually learn & understand x
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Asked my pediatrician about this too. My 2yo will hit her head just to make herself cry for attention when she doesn’t get her way. I was told it was toddler behavior, just try to keep the area safe and if she does hit and you can’t redirect to make sure you can safe guard by having soft surfaces (pillow) or putting your hands in the way. I’ve started trying to redirect by offering comforting toys and when I can’t I’ll just make everything as safe as I can and then explain when she’s calmer that she can’t do that it’s not good for her