My Baby Keeps Hitting His Head On The Floor

Should i take my baby to the hospital after she hit her head.

My baby keeps hitting his head on the floor.

My 16 month old hits himself in the head. Up to 20 percent of babies and toddlers bang their head on purpose although boys are three times more likely to do it than girls. We ll tell you. Install and secure baby gates on the top and bottom of stairs.

There s no need to keep your baby awake if she isn t displaying these symptoms. Head banging may help him feel better perhaps by distracting him from the pain he s feeling elsewhere. Why does my toddler purposely bang his head. But in most cases it s simply your child s way of soothing themselves before falling asleep.

Understandably repetitive movements like baby head banging can cause you concern. Head banging is surprisingly common. I am amazed this is so common i have three children and it s only my youngest 16 months that is hitting himself in his head and just recently banging his head on things. While a minor head bump is bound to happen from time to time here are a few tips to help keep your baby out of harm s way.

A child is more likely to bang his head when he has an ear infection or is suffering from some other physical discomfort.