My Baby Keeps Hitting His Head On The Floor

Head banging often starts in the second half of the first year and peaks between 18 and.

My baby keeps hitting his head on the floor.

Why does my toddler purposely bang his head. Head banging is surprisingly common. Install and secure baby gates on the top and bottom of stairs. Your young child may bang his head during temper tantrums as a way of venting strong emotions.

I am amazed this is so common i have three children and it s only my youngest 16 months that is hitting himself in his head and just recently banging his head on things. While a minor head bump is bound to happen from time to time here are a few tips to help keep your baby out of harm s way. A child is more likely to bang his head when he has an ear infection or is suffering from some other physical discomfort. There s no need to keep your baby awake if she isn t displaying these symptoms.

We ll tell you. Remember that it s not unusual for a baby to react to stress or injury by feeling a little sleepy says bruce minnes a paediatric emergency medicine physician at the hospital for sick children in. But in most cases it s simply your child s way of soothing themselves before falling asleep. Up to 20 percent of babies and toddlers bang their head on purpose although boys are three times more likely to do it than girls.

My 16 month old hits himself in the head.