My Baby Keeps Hitting His Head On The Floor

Your young child may bang his head during temper tantrums as a way of venting strong emotions.

My baby keeps hitting his head on the floor.

We ll tell you. But in most cases it s simply your child s way of soothing themselves before falling asleep. 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. 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. Head banging often starts in the second half of the first year and peaks between 18 and. Install and secure baby gates on the top and bottom of stairs. Head banging may help him feel better perhaps by distracting him from the pain he s feeling elsewhere.

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. There s no need to keep your baby awake if she isn t displaying these symptoms. 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. Understandably repetitive movements like baby head banging can cause you concern.

My 16 month old hits himself in the head.