I have been taking care of two of my grand children wile my daughter is in the hospital for a few days.
the two year old is pulling her own hair out to the scalp leaving a bald spot . i was told she has been doing this but this was a lot of hair not just a few strands.
2006-09-28 04:25:17 · 7 answers · asked by landscapingunlimited 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Thank you all
2006-09-28 05:18:20 · update #1
I'd say that she is mad
2006-09-28 04:32:20 · answer #1 · answered by Laura P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter used to grab her hair at the temples and pull it out whenever she would cry. she pulled the hair because she was stressed and crying, but that was painful, so she cried even more... it was a terrible cycle. i finally cut the hair very low and as she got older she stopped. but your toddler may be acting out because of stress or seeking attention. her communication skills are limited, so she resorts to this behavior. try to provide a firm schedule so that she can feel comfortable with her daily routine. give her lots of reassurance and let her talk to her mommy as much as possible. if it does not stop she may need to speak to a professional who can help her find other ways to express herself. art is a great tool for children. provide her with an area to play and draw. make sure all caregivers are using the same methods of discipline so that she knows what to expect. good luck.
2006-09-28 11:32:28 · answer #2 · answered by ŧťŠ4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does she have OCD? (obsessive compulsive Disorder) my sister has done this in the past, but it was her eyebrows when she was little and some other areas later on as she got older. When she tries to pull her hair, reorient her by giving her something to do, or do something with her. Talk to her doctor about it and ask if he thinks there's something going on/something you can do for her.
2006-09-28 11:45:22 · answer #3 · answered by when's my next vacation??? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be a release or a sign of something more...Let mom know and maybe her doctor can help. Check out this disorder trichotillomiania, it usually isn't seen in such young children
2006-09-28 11:35:02 · answer #4 · answered by Jep 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because it amuses her, just tell once or twice this is a bad thing, then leave her along. The more attention you give to the misdeeds, the more they'll do it. It's just a phase, it'll pass.
2006-09-28 11:47:40 · answer #5 · answered by mom_of_ndm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
young children find inventive ways to deal with anxiety and stress. She is likely responding to separation from her mother. As she matures this behaviour will likely stop.
2006-09-28 11:28:29 · answer #6 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my granddaughter also does this it started after her dad left for iraq,the dr. told my daughter it was just nerves?
2006-09-28 11:34:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋