What in the world is my daughter trying to tell me when she hits herself in the chest over and over again?

Question

Shes only 6 mos old but she keeps hitting herself like shes trying to tell us something and we can't figure it out....Any ideas?

Answer 1

Maybe she has gas and she knows you burp her that way but she cant hit herself on her back ya know?

Answer 2

At that age many children learn that their hands and fingers are a part of their bodies and explore their use. She isn't trying to communicate anything to you.

Answer 3

she wants attention?  Like she is saying me me me.