Is This a Habit?

When I was reading your post, I immediately thought, she's found out what "feels good." It really sounds to me like she's discovered the spot. My son started doing these things at a VERY young age too. Maybe 13 months?? I know a lot of other moms who's baby girls and boys have done the same thing. At first I wasn't sure what he was doing but as he got older, it became more obvious (although, I suspected it from the get go). At 4, he still does it but not very often. We now explain that it is okay but he needs to go to his room in private. They do not understand that it is sexual, only that it feels good. No different than scratching an itch. If this is what she is doing, please do not feel embarrassed. It's a hard thing to see because we adults can't get passed this being "sexual." It is also very common for young children to do this. Do not think you are alone.

have you thought maybe she might be "pleasuring" herself? it's normal for kids to do certain things repeatedly if they feel good. and I think this is a normal age to discover the genitals and the pleasurable sensation. I know you don't want to think about that when it comes to your kids LOL but it's a possibility! (can't think of any other reason she would do this)

This could be the start of a habit of some kind, next time she does this put a small amount of cold water on her face, ice water would work, see if that stops it.

Have you thought about a urinary tract infection (UTI) or interstitial cystitis (IC or "painful bladder syndrome")? I have mild IC and have frequent UTIs. I feel the most discomfort when I'm sitting. Just a thought...I, obviously, haven't seen one of these episodes.
Good Luck! E.

well I have a very different thought than the other posters, and mineprobably won't be favored, but is it possible that she may have been molested in daycare or something? Or hate to say it, maybe even by her brother if he is a bit older and curious? Perhaps someone touched her inappropriately and when she is in the position that she was touched in, she beares down and squeezes her knees together? i said my thought wouldn't be popular, but it sounds more to me like she is resisting something subliminally, rather than pleasuring herself.Just a thouht, Of course I hope i am completely wrong. Blessings.

Hi K.,
I suggest taking her to an ND (Naturopathic Dr.)Since you live near San Antonio, there is bound to be one there. They can painlessly test for problems that do not require blood or urine testing. I am interested in knowing what you find out.
Peace,
C.

This week on Oprah, Dr. Laura Berman was asked about this exact behavior. She explained to the mother that the child was pleasuring herself. The mom said her child had been doing this for a couple of years since she was an infant and did not know how to stop her child. Dr. Berman told her you cannot stop the child till she can understand when you tell her, she can do that when she is alone, but not out in public. She also told the mom this is not unusual that many children do this, especially boys. She said many people do not recognize it when little girls, do this.

The other thing that Dr. Berman said id that this in no way is an indication that the child has been molested. That even in the womb, they have seen this behavior in little girls.

You can find the video on Oprah.com. I think it was on the same show about vibrators.

If this is the only times she does it maybe she is just mad and doesnt like being strapped in.(carseat,highchair etc..)see what Im saying.Just a thought -maybe her way of throwing a tantrum since its not medical. M. D