Why does my toddler hits and bites himself?

Answer 1

He is really frustrated about something, and can't express it with words. Try talking him through what he is mad or upset about. That way he can start learning the words he is feeling.

Answer 2

It sounds like you are doing all the right things love but when you get down to his level and tell him how wrong it is to push people do you alter your voice, because he needs to know the mood changes in your voice its no good telling him in a soft voice ,you have to make it sound like you mean it.He is still a little young to understand discipline,but you could still keep trying the time out or dont let him have anything he really likes when he has behaved like this.As for his tantrums,it is sometimes just best to ignore them eg leave the room and if he follows and persists with his tantrum tell him that you are not going to take any notice of him until he calms down after which if he does calm down tell him mummy is happy now and reward him with something.I once remember when my youngest was having a tantrum so i just left the room and went into the kitchen it all of a sudden went quiet and then i couldnt believe my eyes he had gone to the other end of the room where the door leads to the kitchen flung himself on the floor and started again it was funny at the time. Anyway love i am sure with your persistence you will get there one day.xx

Answer 3

Some children exhibit this behavior because their is somthing so disturbing in their enviroment they feel the need to hurt themselves as the pain will distract them from what is going on. It could be yelling, hitting, or even something of that nature on t.v. Also he could be frustrated or bored, or acting out for attention. Try to spend more time playing with him, show him lots of love. If he's in daycare or with a babysitter alot of the time be sure nothing is going on there that you don't know about, (abuse). Once you cover all your bases and he is still doing it, get advice from a medical professional as it could be something more serious.

Answer 4

My son is 2 and he does this too. When he does this I try to find what he was playing with and ask him questions. If he has a problem putting his toy train together I show him how to do it. Toddlers get frustrated very easy when they can't do something or they feel ignored.

Answer 5

It could be something as simple as just frustration with no other outlet due to lack of being able to communicate. Does he only do it when he is angry or upset or is it just something he does whenever? The latter may suggest an underlying sensory issue. It also could be something referred to as Stereotypy or self-stimulatory "stimming" behavior. This is basically repetative behaviors. It can be because of disorder or it could just be normal development that he will outgrow.

Answer 6

i don't mean to be accusational, but some books and knowlageable people suggest that infants and toddlers mimick how we treat them. When they are punished (unfairly or overly), they then want to hurt themselves when they become unhappy.
Next time your chiild is bahaving "badly", show them love and understanding. Instead of telling them what they have done wrong, let them feel loved and cared for. Soon you will see your child WANT to please you.
I know that when my girl does something gross or "wrong" smears poo on the carpet), it is only because she has been trying to get my undivided attention for too long.

Answer 7

He defiantly has something on his mind that he is trying to express... pretty violently I would say. Do you know of anyone else that is physically aggressive with him? I would be asking my doc about this one. Good Luck.

Answer 8

You should try and get stuff for him to chew on. Rather than himself

Answer 9

violent cartoons have been known to be the cause in many cases.

Answer 10

He be possesed by SATAN! Verily ye should take him to yonder priest at once!