my 1 yr old daughter is creeping me out?

Question

when she is in the car seat she rubs against the belt that goes between her legs she seems to enjoy it a little too much...is this normal???

it does almost seem sexual...she zones out and very much enjoys it...its really freaking me out

no you stupid person who made the comment she has NEVER seen anything like that!!! and i cant talk to her about it she is 1!!!

THANK YOU most of you have made me feel better...and as for you ignorant stupid people...you obviously dont have kids so stop answering questions that you have no idea the answer to

Answer 1

Actually that was from an episode of House a few weeks ago.

Answer 2

She is a baby; it is not sexual. The clitoris can be stimulated at that age and is pleasurable. It does not mean that it is sexual or that anything is wrong with her. It is very normal. Just ignore it; in time she will probably stop it. If as she is getting a lot older and it is still disturbing you then you just need to let het know that it is not appropriate to do that around other people. Honestly, right now, she doesn't know what she is doing other than it is producing a pleasureable sensation. I know it is weird at first, but it really is normal. When she becomes old enough to understand limits, that would be when you let her know about doing things privately or whatever your beliefs are. Also, if it is terribly bothersome to you, try to divert her attention. Give her books or toys or sing, etc... Often when the child is not bored or is engaged in something they just don't have the capacity to "multitask". I hope this helps! Good Luck

Answer 3

Man, nobody thinks anything about a little boy pulling at his genitals, but a girl does the equivalent and it freaks people out. A boy tugging at himself isn't thinking about sex, he's thinking about how that feels good! He hasn't got a clue what those body parts are for. A girl rubbing herself, however she discovers how, is the same thing.

The person who observed that the restraints are far too loose if she's getting much action is right. Make sure she's sitting in there properly, and securely.

Answer 4

I don't know if she's potty trained yet - but one of several things could be in play.

1. She could have a yeast infection or some other infection to where she itches and it feels good to scratch.

2. The belt could be too tight.

3. You could be reading into it way too much.

4. Children don't have the same kinds of sensations that adults do and it's not sexual acting out - if abuse is a factor - there would be emotional and behavioral issues that would clue you in.

5. If her diaper is not changed often enough or she's not wiping after making pee pee in the toilet - she could very well have an itch.

My 2 year old is developmentally delayed and he likes to lay on his tummy and grab down there - he smiles and giggles because he's discovered that there is something interesting down there - not because he can get down and boogey as it were.

Answer 5

Yeah, I think it's normal. I used to get a hard-on shinnying up a pole when I was four or five. Even younger than that sometimes I liked to wait to crap until I couldn't hold it in anymore; later found out that this feels good because it massages the prostate.

Very small kids unashamedly enjoy such things, maybe as young as a year old.

Answer 6

It's fine. She is just learning the natural feelings of her body. You have nothing to be concerned about. When she is older, she can learn the difference between private behavior and acceptable public behavior, but for now she's too young for any lectures. Relax. If it bothers you after a while, say something like, "That's enough rubbing, sweetheart." But don't make a big deal of it.

Answer 7

Dont worry about it....... it feels good to her and she is doing what comes naturally to her. My son used to rock back and forwards and really look like he is concentrating, he would even sweat like mad. hahah.. but he grew out of it by the time he was 4. I am sure he will start again when the time is right.

Dont worry about her.. and I agree with the comment about those that have no idea about babies or human nature, they need to get a life and not answer these types of questions.

Answer 8

It is totally normal, and you can talk to her about it, she understands a lot more than you think. What you say is up to you, but try to keep it simple like "feels good", "only at home", "when you are by yourself", this type of thing, rather than using "pleasure", "in private", those types of phrases. Your daughter will actually understand about half of what you say at this age. Reinforce it by telling her when she is at home, relating it to other things that feel good (when you give her a massage, or kiss her tummy, etc.), and that when mommy goes away she is by herself. You would be amazed how much she really understands!

Answer 9

Nothing 1 year olds do is totally abnormal. There could be some sexual stimulation in this activity, but chances are it is just a physical response.

I wouldn't worry about it. Baby boys often play with their private parts. It's part of how they discover their bodies. You'd rather they didn't do it in public, but you have plenty of time to get that across to them.

Answer 10

If she seems to enjoy it... she's just doing it because it feels good to her.
If it bothers you that much, wait till she gets a little older and teach her not to do that, that she's too young.
Really though it's normal. Toddlers will explore and such, and it's her body, she wants to get to know it. They'll always do what feels good to them. Don't blow it out of porportion, she's a year old.
If it REALLY bothers you and you want immediate advice, ask her pediatrician about it.

Answer 11

I saw a sonigram of a baby boy playing with... something in his womb once.

Ask your doctor. I would say that if she's wearing a diaper, and clothes there can't be much of a chance that she's feeling anything. Also if she's sliding about enough to get any action the seat restraints are to loose.