My 2 year old has been telling me her back and her head hurts here alot lately. My only doubt about this is...has she just heard someone else say this? Her babysitter has some back problems and so does her Daddy. And she could've heard anyone say their head hurt. So how do I KNOW if she's just repeating what she's heard or if she is truly in pain?
#1 its always better to be safe than sorry.
#2 does she cry with the pain or whine? this might be a determining facter.
#3 back to one...its better to be safe than sorry get her checked.
HI S.,TRUST ME IF SHE IS IN REAL PAIN YOU WILL KNOW IT!!IT'S CALLED MOTHERS INSTINCT.THATS HOW COME WHEN WE WERE YOUNG WE COULDN'T LAY OUTTA SCHOOL JUST ANY OLD TIME WE FELT LIKE IT.CAUSE MOMA KNOWS!!LOL!!
PS,I ALWAYS TYPE IN ALL CAPS,I HAVE SOME NERVE DAMAGE AND IT IS JUST EASIER,I'M NOT YELLING!HAVE A GREAT DAY!!SINCERELY,T.
Just to be on the safe side, I would contact the doctor's office next time she says it to get her checked out to make sure it's not really something else. And if she is just making it up tell her the story of the boy who cried wolf. And explain to her that you worry about her when she says shes hurting and shes not.
Does she lack the desire to do her normal stuff? Like playing, or watching TV? Also, don't bring it up. If she does, fine. Examine her a little. Press on various places on her stomach and head and check her reaction. See if she changes it up or if it's the same spots every time. YOu're a momma,you'll know.
Hey My now 4 yr old does the same, If someone is hurt then she has a bo bo in the same spot. The way we handle it is lucky how actions are different from when she is hurt and when she is pretending. When she is pretending there is more drama in her voice and actions. When she is really hurt or sick, she just lays around. WWe just have to watch her actions and ask questions when she says that she is in pain. Every child is different and i do not know if your has any " give a ways".
My daughter had a bad habit of saying "My tummy hurts." just because she wanted some orange juice. I told her that she couldn't tell me her stomach hurt just so she could get juice. That if she was thirsty just tell me that. But to tell me that her stomach hurt when it really didn't wasn't a good thing because when it REALLY hurt I might not believe her.
Just see if you can explain the same thing. If not, take her to the doctor just for your own piece of mind.
It could very well be that she is learning how to be empathic since people around here are having these same problems. My DD used to do stuff like that when she was that little. If I was sick and laying on the couch, she was sick laying on the couch too!! I'd say if she seems over acting or laying on the drama then she is probably faking it. If she says her back or head hurts and then 2 seconds latter is running around the room, faking. You know your little one better than we do so go buy your gut. If she isn't acting like she normally does when she doesn't feel good or hurt then she's probably fine. If it does continue for a while then you might want to take her to the DR to be on the safe side.
Good luck!!
S.
My son used to tell me the same thing. I think they do it for attention. Just soothe your little one and soon enough she will stop.
Good luck
