My one year old son is always crying or screaming.?

Question

My one year old son is always crying or screaming. He wakes up angry and stays that way for most of the day. When he gets mad he likes to hit and throw things or bash his head against the wall. Has anyone had this experience? What can I do!!!!!! HELP!!

Answer 1

It sounds like he might not be getting enough sleep. However, when ever mine starts to throw tantrums I just let him do it and walk away. I pay no attention to him and know he knows that it does him no good and doesn't try it that much.

However, you really might want to talk to your doctor and get their input.

Good luck to you.

Answer 2

My one year old is exactly the same way!! He always seems crabby to me and is always whining or crying about something. Don't worry I really think this is just a phase the they're going through and it will pass with their ability to communicate. I'm sure your doing this but it helps us when I make a huge effort to stay really tuned in to his non-verbal cues. I always try to respond to him with words and give him different options. I try to treat him just like my 2 1/2 year old.Don't worry, he is not autistic. This kind of behavior is classic for this age.If he were 3 and bangging his head on the floor than I'd say you should worry. I read the other answers on the blog and some people will try to label anyone as autistic these days. You just have a super sensitive big baby boy. I can relate. Maybe it's just a boy thing. Sometimes I don't know whose worse on no food or sleep, my baby or my husband. Ha Ha Ha. Anyway good luck, hope this helps!

Answer 3

He is just having trouble expressing himself. As he grows older these will decrease although they might not all go depending on how you handle the situation.

He might be lacking sleep or is angry about other things.
Remember that babies need a relaxed atmosphere to thrive in, they can sense when something is wrong. If they cant express themselves orally, then they'll do it physically.


Do you have a scheduled time for his nap time? If so you can anticipate when he'll awaken from sleep and be there to hold him, speak to him softly so that he will be more calm.

Although he is pretty young you may need to show him that it is not OK to hit or throw things and bash his head against the wall when he is mad. Learn to ignore these behavior when they occur.

You need to give him alternatives too. You can be the role model for him and teach him vicariously how to behave.

Take care and don't panic!

Answer 4

Yes, my son is fifteen months old and still acts that way. I took him today to get his immunizations and asked the pediatrician the age in which they learn to control their behavior better. He jokingly said at 12 years of age then he said no at two they begin to communicate a little better. He asked me how I handled it and I told him that if it's a tantrum based on my telling his no then I ignore him. If it's a frustration problem I typically will try to help him out. So the best thing to do is stay cool, calm, and collective the best you can and no it does get better. Also about the head banging, my son does that as well, I typically ignore it because toddlers thrive on the idea of attention. That's what he wants so I wouldn't give into it. He's probably upset because he can't communicate to you yet. Just think of him as an angry little caveman, when I think of that I can't help but smile.

Answer 5

I am sorry to hear that your son is going through this, and that you are going through it with him. I read through the answers already given here, and though they are certainly caring, and possible, I do feel concerned enough to share this with you. I am sending hugs and support your way! I do not wish to alarm you in any way, but there is some important information for consideration here.

The type of behavior you are describing *could* potentially be aligned with autism. Head banging is *not* normal, healthy behavior for teething or for boys. It *is* possible that he could have a horrible ear infection or something painful going on that is undiagnosed. I would definitely take him to a knowledgeable pediatrician A.S.A.P. to rule out anything like the ear infection, illness, etc.

If your doctor does not find anything medically "wrong" per say, you may wish to take your son for evaluation with a pediatric neurologist or other diagnostician who is well versed in early childhood autism. Again, this *could* be what your son is experiencing, but it may very well NOT be autism. I am NOT saying your son has autism, just that he *could* as these are early warning signs compatible with the diagnosis. It's important to get him seen by medical professionals who can help you with this. No matter what is going on, this is a serious concern. At the age of one, your child's skull and brain are still forming and developing, and brain damage can occur due to headbanging.

Autism is a neurological, or brain based, developmental disorder that is not life threatening and that can be treated, though there is no "cure" to date. It primarily impacts a child in three areas of development: communication, social interaction, and interaction with surroundings like playing oddly with toys, having unusual responses to sensory stimuli (covering ears, crying, headbanging, eating only certain foods, etc.). This is literally just the very, very basic definition here. You may wish to read about autism by looking up the Autism Society of America's website as a starting point. The NIH also has an early warning signs page, I believe.

If you have any questions about this, please feel free to email me through Yahoo! Answers.

I most certainly hope everything is alright with your son...no matter what is going on, it's important to identify the root cause of this, and to treat him for it early. I'm sending hugs to you!

Answer 6

Yeah I understand. A one year old can throw an adult size fit and its scary! With mine he usually needed a few minutes of one on one time. We would go outside, or play with the light switches...on/off~ he loves it. Also, I would let him open and close the door of something, also a favorite. When all else failed, I brushed his teeth~the taste of the toothpaste and the feeling of clamping his little sore gums on my finger calmed him tremendously.

Answer 7

my son is 2 and does this. I know it is hard to listen to them cry.

We for the most part ignore it if there is nothing wrong.

Tell him to stop crying and tell you what he wants. and if he just wants to cry have him go in his room till he is all done.

I know that sounds mean but it works.

Answer 8

is he teething? my son used to do the head bashing thing too, it's something more common with boys.

Answer 9

um you might want to take him to a doctor?