Babies are bound to encounter some phenomena that parents cannot understand or control on their path of growth. Some babies may exhibit behaviors that are very strange to their parents in daily life, such as constantly hitting themselves on the head, which may seem strange to outsiders. So what's the reason why babies keep hitting their heads?
Most babies hit their heads mainly to relax themselves, which is a behavior of self relaxation. If parents observe carefully, they may find that the baby is rhythmically hitting their head, which indicates that the baby is using this method to comfort themselves and calm down. Another possibility is that the baby's ears or body may feel uncomfortable, and hitting their head can help them feel better, mainly to distract their attention.
Some babies also vent their emotions by hitting their heads, especially for younger babies who are not yet fluent in speech. If they cannot express their emotions through language, they will choose to express themselves through body language. Sometimes, babies hit their heads to attract the attention of parents; Of course, babies with autism or other developmental disorders may also have the possibility of hitting themselves on the head.
If parents notice that their baby is hitting their head, the first thing they need to do is to make the baby feel enough attention from their parents. This can prevent the baby from hitting their head to demand attention because they feel ignored by their parents. At this point, parents should not blame their babies, but rather calm their emotions and communicate more with them, giving them enough love.
