I was very lucky--my son started doing this at around 12 months when he would get angry but he gave it up at 15 months when we moved to a new house that had slate floors--true story!
Also, according to DrGreene.org, about 20 percent of kids do this toward the end of the first year of life and give it up by age 4. The article is really interesting in terms of why kids do it and what's normal and what's not. Here's the link and I hope this helps!
2007-02-18 15:45:15
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answered by Latrice T 5
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It is normal in that other children do it... but not all do. Our first son was a frequent head banger and we were concerned. We found the info on Dr. Greene's website and took comfort in it possibly being a sign of increased intelligence. LOL!
Will it affect intelligence?
Curiously, the one large study of this habit in 525 healthy children found head-bangers to be measurably advanced compared to their peers (Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, Aug 1977). If anything, then, head-banging in healthy children is a sign of increased intelligence. So Jane, the very behavior that was frightening could be a sign of something positive.
"Up to 20 percent of healthy children are head-bangers for a time (Journal of the American Academy of Child Psychiatry, Jul 1983). Head-banging appears in the latter half of the first year of life and generally ends spontaneously by four years of age. Boys are three or four times more likely to be head-bangers than girls."
Honestly, our son banged his head HARD and often but eventually stopped. He is a smart and busy 4 year old now, with no interest in banging his head. Discuss it with your child's doctor but take comfort that in many cases it is a normal part of development.
2007-02-18 18:04:13
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answered by amom 3
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A child of one year of age, should have a mature enough neurological system to deter such behavior. Realizing their action is the direct result of the pain they feel. If your child does this you need to see if their is a precursor. An event that takes place immediately before the behavior. This may be due to frustration, or a variety of other causes. Their could be a simple cause, fluid in the inner ear comes to mind. If you have them checked out and there appears to be no physical cause, and he/she is hitting their head hard enough to cause injury, I would demand the doctor refer them to a pediatric neurologist.
2007-02-18 16:01:57
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answered by itchianna 5
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its a sign of autism. My niece couldnt fall asleep unless she repeatedly banged her head on the wall or headboard of her bed. After many bruises, my sister finally took her into the DRs and she was tested for autism. Its not normal, and you should talk to your pediatrician.
2007-02-18 23:36:34
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answered by frog_mommy3 2
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My ex's brother used to bang his head against the crib rails when he was a baby and now he is a PHD with many patents! Go figure...
2007-02-18 16:01:34
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answered by Lily18 5
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Mine did the hit himself on the head and said OWW always ow ow ow ow, I was worried people here said its autism and its nor normal he is 2.5 and no longer hits his head yet he still says ow and I'm stuck when he is not oh yeah and he says Help it attention thing
2007-02-18 15:55:06
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answered by Katie 3
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My friends little boy did this. He had a little bald spot from where he would hit his head when she would put him to bed. Her pediatrician said he'd outgrow it, and he did. Good Luck!
2007-02-18 15:40:58
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answered by Mary 2
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some kids do I wouldnt be to concerned but I would bring it to their dr's attention at next visit
2007-02-18 15:59:02
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answered by mamaac43 3
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It is normal and your child will outgrow it.
2007-02-18 15:57:25
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answered by tinydoozer 2
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No, that is not normal.
2007-02-18 15:39:03
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answered by Itotallyrock 2
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