Baby Hits Head

Baby Hits Head

by Lori
(NY)

My baby is 14 months old, soon to be 15 months, and he continually slaps himself on the side of his head. What could this be?
Lori

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Baby Hits Head

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Mar 19, 2009

Baby hitting his head
by: Easy Baby Life - Annie

Hi Lori,

It might pay to get this checked out with your doctor. You didn't say if it was just one side, but I wonder if he has an ear infection, or problems with a tooth coming in.

Some babies don't cry unless pain is severe, but they are still annoyed by it and his hitting maybe trying to get the annoying feeling away.

My stepson had many ear infections as a baby, and never cried or seemed ill, but would rub his eyes. It took Mom and Dad several burst ear drums before they started to recognize the eye rubbing as a sign of an ear infection.

Babies can't verbalize pain, or sometimes even locate it. So any repetive unusual things like rubbing or hitting may well be showing you he is in pain.

Hope it sorts itself out soon,

Enjoy your little boy,

Annie Desantis

Apr 16, 2009

re:head slapping
by: Anonymous

My 16 month old Grandson does that also! And now he hits his head with a fist or even banging it on the wall, I'm worried sick and came searching.

Apr 22, 2009

my baby hits him self in the head
by: christiana

my 9mon son hits his self in the head.I hope he is ok .what shold i do?

Jul 05, 2009

Grandbaby slaps right side of face
by: GRANDMOTHER

My grandson slaps right side of face when he
does not get what he wants, but I have seen
him slapping the same side while he is walking
alone. Does anyone have an answer?

Aug 14, 2009

head banging can be normal
by: Anonymous

I found these 2 articles that say that some children bang their heads in order to soothe themselves. It can be a problem in some cases, or healthy in others who will grow out of it.

http://www.babycenter.com/0_head-banging_11554.bc
http://www.mamashealth.com/child/headbang.asp

Dec 20, 2009

grandson hits himself on head
by: Anonymous

My daughter in law was just told by therapist working with my grandson who is showing signs of being developmentally delayed that my grandson hits his head to STIMULATE himself.

Feb 15, 2010

fgads
by: Anonymous

The pain a baby gets form hitting themselves in the head is accompanied by a surge of adrenaline. They're basically just getting themselves high.

Mar 26, 2010

Also
by: Anonymous

My son is 13 mos and will hit his head on the floor a wall or even me. There is no pattern, he does it when he is upset, or happy or neither I am really worried about it and will be going to the doctor.

Apr 13, 2010

Baby Hits Head
by: Anonymous

My 9 month old baby boy hits himself on the head with his fist or anything he can lay his hands on he also bangs his head on the glass doorand even other peoples heads if he gwta the opportunity.
It appears he began doing this after my friends toddler started hitting him on the head with a soup laddle several times. Poor little thing was in tears. After this event its seems as though he is toughening himself up!
Its times like these you wish they could converse as I really am not sure what it is all about.

Apr 26, 2010

hello
by: Anonymous

dont know if anyone has noticed but is there a trend here as all the comments are regarding little boys.?? could be something to think about. i know 2 baby boys who also do this.could just be normal

Apr 28, 2010

Ouch!
by: Anonymous

Well, for the comment that it's all little boys, my little girl, 14 months has been doing it for months now. It drive me crazy. She'll try to bang her head into me when I'm holding her, she'll bang it on the floor, the wall, with her hands...I have a history of migraines and was wondering if her little head is hurting. Developmentally she's on track, so I don't worry about autism. She is teething and has been, so maybe it's that. I should look into her ears too. You never know. If they could only talk! :)

Jun 19, 2010

BABY BRUISED HEAD FROM HITTING SELF ON FLOOR
by: CJs mom

my 22 month old got so mad that he hit his head on the hardwood floor and has a huge swelt that is now bruised. I applied a cold pack and am very worried. He was irritable and sleepy, so once he did this, he fell asleep in my arms. I have heard conflicting remarks about letting them sleep. When he was a few months old, he fell off the couch and we rushed him to ER. they did an MRI and all was fine. What signs should I look for? should I take him to ER? In need of advice from other parents who have been here before!!

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