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Submitted by: Baby Help Line - Annie

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Hi, It is a bit scary when our children seem to do weird things! But don't worry it is just something she is doing as she learns to control her feelings and her body. Don't worry about what is normal, normality is very boring! And averages are only benchmarks in terms of measuring growth and development in case something is wrong, not to prove that all babies or children should do things the same way at the same age. Some babies are more visual and some are more kinesthetic. I would say you have a little girl that feels things very strongly, and is very physically orientated. So when she is angry she feels it very deeply and physically and she is figuring out ways to express that. I don't know why she would do it whilst eating, maybe she is feeling food in her tummy and trying to understand these feelings. One of the biggest developmental tasks at this age, is learning control of body movements - walking, climbing, more complex co-ordination and of course eventually potty training. It is great that she is experimenting with what her body can do even if it is a bit alarming to you. I would not make a big deal out of the behavior, rather acknowledge how she feels, put some language to these big feelings. Something like: "I know this is really frustrating for you" or "are you mad with Mommy?" Children need to learn there feelings are fine and as she gets older and starts to talk she will learn to express them a bit less dramatically, but I suspect she will be a very strong willed little girl, full of intense passions and emotions. Enjoy your little girl, you are going to have some exciting times ahead! <a href="http://www.easybabylife.com/annie-desantis.html">Annie Desantis</a>

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