When my daughter has been doing this since she could first sit up. I was concerned and talked to our family doctor. My Doctor told me not to be worried, some kids do this and she would grow out of it. He also said that be relieved that my daughter didn't pull her hair instead. I have rarely heard of this, could anyone shed some light on this for me. Is this something she should have grown out of already? Should I even worry if my doctor isn't? My parents get mad at me if I let her do it, am I wrong? Please give me some idea what I am working with.
2006-08-14 12:25:01 · 10 answers · asked by jessielouise11 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
This is normal. Some kinds suck their thumb, grab a blanket or stuffed animal, twirl their hair (my sister did that), pull out strands of hair, etc. Rocking is a comforting thing because mommy rocked her when she was little and it made her feel good. It may take another 5 years but you will probably start seeing a decline as she gets older...as long as people do not make an issue of it.
My son sucked his thumb when he was upset until he was 8. (His teeth are perfect by the way, he's 16)
2006-08-14 12:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps she needs more physical affection or verbal reassurance. It's a coping mechanism for her, at any rate, and it does no harm. As for your parents, take away whatever comforts them and see how well they do without it. Every kid is different and has different needs. To expect them to grow out of everything at the so called "proper time" is unrealistic. If this were some kind of horrible, aberrant behavior, I could see your concern. But the truth is, it isn't. What are you dealing with? The fact that you're making a mountain out of a mole hill and you're parents aren't helping.
2006-08-14 12:52:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My best friends daughter dose this too. She does it when she get sleepy or stress out. She has also been doing this since she was able to sit up. She will grow out of it, don't worry it takes time. Could you stop doing something just out of the blue. So don't worry.
2006-08-14 12:43:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think theres a problem with it, each child has a way of coping with stress. You can help her learn new methods, such as playing a game or singing a song...
She honestly should out grow it, but theres no set time.
I used to do that from time to time when i was small... once in highschool i caught myself doing it. It passes as you grow. :)
2006-08-14 12:52:57 · answer #4 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry.
My 9 year old daughter STILL rocks herself especially in the car.
It used to be to soothe herself but now it's just a habit. It sounds as if your daughter is doing the same thing.
We just tell our daughter to stop. She doesnt notice that she's doing it until we tell her to stop.
2006-08-14 12:34:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor is probably right she will grow out of it when she is ready too let her do it is her way of coping with it
2006-08-14 12:34:48 · answer #6 · answered by Ambeezy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I knew someone who did that ~ incessantly.
As for growing out of it, he was 23!
He was not an emotionally stable person, I would definitely get a second opinion.
2006-08-14 13:42:47 · answer #7 · answered by Queen D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your doctor's right. I did the same thing and I'm fine (I think), well at least I stoppped rocking :)
2006-08-14 12:32:39 · answer #8 · answered by Sincere Questioner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She might have aspergers disorder, because I know someone that had the same problem and that's what they had.
2006-08-14 12:30:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
she is an alien
2006-08-14 13:17:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋