Why does my toddler like to slap himself?

Question

My son is 23 months. He likes to take his diaper off, and slap his private parts. Why does he do this, and how can i stop it?

Answer 1

It's totally okay.  Most boys grow out of this stage by age 50.

Answer 2

I don't think you can make him stop that. It is normal stimulating for him. Every toddler boy plays when he gets the chance. No exceptions. I know it seems crude because we have been taught to act a certain way, but he will grow out of it. At least you child is normal, it will end...or at least he will start doing it more discreetly with time. LOL

Answer 3

My two year old does this same thing! Lol. He alwaysssss taes his diaper off and likes to do those same things. That is their way of being curious of what different body parts are. Its completely normal. Good luck with the taing the diaper off ordeal Lol. My son takes his off and books off running and just laughs about it lol. He also does what your son is doing when he has to use the bathroom maybe this is their way of letting us now they are ready to potty train.  Good luck :)

Answer 4

I think it is just something every little boy does. They love to learn about their bodies and this helps them learn what is going on down there. Just tell him to stop and don't freak out because then he will be afraid to experiment and he might have a wrong sense of his body. Good luck and just wait it will pass.