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Does head banging mean that my child is in pain?
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No: Head banging is done for a number of reasons, but not for pain. It is usually done to calm the child, as many children find it relaxing. It can also be done out of boredom, out of anger, and as an attention-getting device.
Answered 10/24/2015
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No: Head banging is ok if it happens once in a while, if a baby is otherwise normally developing, and the baby outgrows it and doesn't do it later. Babies like to interact with their environment, which includes hitting things with the hands, kicking things with the feet, and banging things with the head. However, in a baby who behaves oddly in any other way, headbanging may be a serious problem.
Answered 10/24/2015
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No: Children do this when they are frustrated or to get your attention. This is a behavior worh ignoring.
Answered 6/6/2011
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