Girls banging boys

Possible reasons your toddler may bang his head: Self-comfort. This means your child is unlikely to hit his head hard enough to seriously injure himself. Consult a doctor if your child's behavior becomes worrisome. Your toddler may get a bruise or two, but don't worry — head banging is usually a "self-regulating" behavior. Give your toddler your attention — but not when he's banging. Understandably, you may tend to become solicitous when you see your child doing something that appears self-destructive. Head banging seems to help kids feel better, perhaps by distracting them from the discomfort in their mouth or ear.

Head banging (12 to 24 mo.)

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.

You can also put rubber casters on the crib legs and hang a soft fabric or quilt between the crib and the wall to reduce noise and to minimize wear and tear on the walls and floor. Password Forgot your password? Don't put pillows or blankets in his crib to soften his surroundings, because these are a suffocation hazard. Make sure your child gets plenty of positive attention from you when he's not banging his head.