Many parents may find that their babies sometimes exhibit behaviors that they do not fully understand during the process of raising them. For example, some babies often use their hands to hit their heads, causing parents to worry. They are afraid that their children's hand strength may not be known, and they may be injured if they hit them severely. So, what's wrong with an eight month old baby hitting their own head?
The phenomenon of babies hitting their own heads may be caused by a lack of vitamin D or calcium. When there is a lack of calcium in the body, the baby's neural excitability increases, making them more irritable and hyperactive. Some babies may show symptoms such as patting their heads. At this time, attention should be paid to whether there are symptoms such as excessive sweating at night, delayed teething, enlarged anterior fontanelle, and square skull. If necessary, timely supplementation of vitamin D and calcium supplements should be given to the baby.
It also depends on whether the baby appears occasionally or frequently, and needs to be considered specifically based on the child's age. If the child is young and this behavior only occurs occasionally, then hitting the baby's head may be an involuntary action, so there is no need to worry too much. It may also be caused by allergies. If a baby develops eczema on their face, scalp, or ears, it can cause itching and discomfort, and they may unconsciously pat their head in the hope of relieving the itching.
It may also be caused by intracranial lesions, such as central nervous system hydrocephalus or intracranial tumors, which can cause headaches and head discomfort in babies. Because babies cannot speak, they express discomfort by patting their heads. It is recommended that when a baby experiences this condition, they should go to the hospital for examination in a timely manner to confirm the cause of the baby's condition. Only by finding the specific cause can timely treatment be carried out to help the baby recover their health as soon as possible.
