Is it normal for baby to enjoy hitting their head?

Question

My daughter is almost 1 and she enjoys hitting her head. Whether it be with the phone, remote control she gets a kick out of it. She laughs right after. Other than that shes a normal child. Should I be concerned??

Answer 1

its normal, but little boys like it more then little girls!  They get a kick out of it!  Do it on purpose sometimes!

Answer 2

This is tough.  I wouldn't say it's abnormal.  My nephew did the same thing all the time.  When he was about 18 months, he used to run around the house and head bunt everything solid just to see what would happen.  He got a kick out of it.  Our entire family did our best to discourage him from doing it, told him no and to stop...  He did it anyways.  It's almost impossible to keep them from doing it with out tying them down in a padded room.  It's probably just a phase like it was with my nephew.  She'll grow out of it.  Just try your best to discourage her from doing this, and keep an eye on her.  Make sure she can't get her hands on anything that would hurt her too badly.

Answer 3

My son went through that phase. He used to crouch down and hit his head on the floor. geez.... kids

Answer 4

The pediatrician says it is because it moves their brains around, and the sensation feels good to them.  It's the same thing as if you see her shaking her head around.  It feels good.  She likes it!

Answer 5

Yes, it is common for some babies to enjoy hittinf things sometimes their own body parts.Just make sure you have something over her head to protect it.

Answer 6

My daughter is just the same! She's mad. as long as its not with a hammer or somethink its ok, lol. It seems very normal, i know a lot of children do it x x  

Answer 7

yea it's kinda normal