normal that a 13month old will smack himself in the face with his own hand or bang his head againt parent’s head or spine. Even against a wall or sofa?
some of the time he will start laughing but other times he won’t and will just look hurt.
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My nephew,when he was 09-10 months old,he used to do like that.So i think that's normal for babies to do/behave like that.
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Is this really normal? I have never seen a child do this. Of course all kids are different and go through different phases.
Is it possible that someone is punishing him in the same way and he is just copying?
Prehaps you could go and talk to your Doctor about it, or health visitor, just in case!
Is this really normal? I have never seen a child do this. Of course all kids are different and go through different phases.
Is it possible that someone is punishing him in the same way and he is just copying?
Prehaps you could go and talk to your Doctor about it, or health visitor, just in case!
May be you have never been around normal kids . :D
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the only "punishment" he ever recieved is a talking to or an evil stare
so no it's not that
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is he teething?
When he does that try to massage his head - its probably just hurting or heavy.
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thanks Muniya i will try :)
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Has he recenlty started doing it? How often is he doing it?
But you know, personally, i wouldn't worry at all , kids go through some WEIRD stages heh, he'll grow out of it soon i'A.
May be you have never been around normal kids . :D
No seriously, I have never ever seen any baby/ toddler do this and I go out with my daughter to the creche, softplay, swimming classes etc etc where I am able to see so many other kids. Even my siblings have so many kids and my daughter has over 30+ first cousins from her Dad's side - and I have never seen this!!
Or maybe none of us are really normal! Hehe! :)
I’ve seen a child in preschool randomly hit himself during play time.
Infants cannot express their needs verbally. Therefore they using crying and sometimes even biting and hitting as a way of communication and getting your attention. Little ones will sometimes bite to show affection because they don’t know how to kiss. That said, it’s possible your son is hitting your back with his head as a way of getting your attention or even displaying affection.
It’s possible that this behavior is a form of self-punishment. Let’s say that a child has been lightly hit by a parent when he has done something wrong. The child might copy the “hitting” behavior if he feels that he’s made a mistake. Also…during play-time…kids will engage in “role-playing” where they basically act out various characters…and certain actions such as hitting/scolding/etc could be a part of dramatic play.
If this is happening frequently, consult your pediatrician. Meanwhile, perhaps these links will shed some light on the issue:
My child hits and bites himself. What should I do? | BabyCenter
Weird toddler behavior: Why do they hit themselves? - ParentDish
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^ Interesting points. :)
I’d say that either he is attention seeking or just showing affection, i’m pretty sure self punishment doesn’t come into it.
Thanks for the links Redvelvet
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my friend's son just started doing this but mostly when he's super excited and jumping around. he's 1 and i think its his way of telling us exactly HOW excited he is! lol
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it seems the articles indicate its a form of expression, they are unable to verbally articulate their concerns and frustrations and begin to physically harm themselves...
anytime they hit themselves, tell them "no hitting" in a stern tone that way they know its unacceptable to hit themselves or anyone else...
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dont worry its normal