We have tried everything to distract her and try not to make a big deal out of it for added attention. We are so worried because the bruising is getting worse and we are afraid of permanent injury. We are so worried. Even thought of a helmet but afraid that she will choke herself. Any suggestions?? Please help!
2007-12-26 16:05:51 · 9 answers · asked by kate 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I have been there done that with my two oldest girls. Everytime they got upset they would bang their head on anything in sight. We really didn't acknwledge it, we didn't want to give them the attention that would make them realize if they kept banging their head, they would keep getting attention. They were about the same age when they went through this also. They eventually grew out of it. If nothing seems to work maybe talk to her pediatrician, but chances are, she will grow out of it on her own.
2007-12-26 16:14:10 · answer #1 · answered by 4AngelGrls 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My nephew did and still does the same thing. He was just diagnosed with Autism. If she does some of the other things that another girl metioned, autism could definitely be a possibility. A bike helmet would help, the doctor recommended on for my nephew also.
2007-12-26 23:03:33 · answer #2 · answered by Short Skirts and High Heels 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW! this sounds like a BIG problem maybe she is depressed maybe it sound like how could she but maybe you aren't playing with her enough or maybe it is cuz she is trying to do something she can't succeed try not to leave her alone the next few days and when you see her doing that take her and watch a movie or a show or play with her she'd prob appreciate it and stop thinking about hitting her head
2007-12-26 16:41:23 · answer #3 · answered by ~♥Smelly Sock Sister♥~ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My daughter could bang her head on the carpet or the mattress whilst she develop into super drained. possibly you ought to attempt putting her to mattress somewhat till now? i'm worried with regard to the banging head and the knots and the bruises. My daughter as quickly as banged her head on the tile floor and that develop into actually the final time she did it through soreness she felt afterwards.
2016-11-25 02:55:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son didn't do that, But my cousins son did. He would throw massive tantrums when he was with her, because he knew she would eventually give in and give him what he wanted. Plus he was having trouble hearing, (eventually needed tubes put in his ears) so he would get frustrated, because he had a hard time understanding and getting his point across. When he was with me I would take the time to listen to him and I would make him say what he wanted before I would give it too him. When he would throw his tantrum, I would lock him in the room with me and hold him or let him go with the tantrum and just sat there calmly with him till he was done. Then we would go back to what we were doing before. He eventually stopped throwing his tantrums with me, but would continue throwing them when ever his mother was around.
2007-12-26 16:22:54 · answer #5 · answered by loquitaamericana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Head-banging can be a sign of autism and other developmental disorders. Does your child make eye contact with you? Is she starting to speak? Does she interact with you? Look up autism on the web and see if your child has the symptoms. Many children with autism are growing up to be pretty much normal adults, but you have to start treatment early-the earlier the better. See your doctor and if you don't have one, contact www.autism-society.org.
One in 150 children in the U.S. have some form of autism. I hope your daughter doesn't, but you need to make sure.
2007-12-26 16:57:04 · answer #6 · answered by phylthequilter 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Maybe she needs your constant attention, but I believe her doctor should be in a better position to deal with this situation.
2007-12-26 16:12:16 · answer #7 · answered by Bantree 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ignore the behavior -it's generally attention seeking. see a pediatrician if there is no change in a week.
2007-12-26 17:48:11 · answer #8 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how can she choke her self with a helmet??
get her one, or go to the flippin doctor and ASK.
2007-12-26 16:14:14 · answer #9 · answered by Sunny the Accomplice 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋