I have a 10 month old daughter that has a tendency to throw herself backward. She does it all the time lately either because she's throwing a tantrum or just because. Is this something I should worry about and if so how do I stop her from doing this?
We went to the doctor not too long ago and I had I asked him if I should be worried about Analiesia throwing her head back.. He told me that it is more than likely a phase and will eventually grow out of it and also said that with throwing herself back that she may get some bumps and bruises but there is not enough force to cause any serious damage. I was relieved! I'm glad that in her case its nothing too serious. Thank you all for your wonderful input! I really appreciate you taking your time to help me out!
I seem to remember this in one of my children.
I don't remember it being associated with anger.
I'm guessing it's something she'll outgrow.
my daughter used to do this, she is 2 now and I can't remember the last time she did it, it stopped quite a while ago... But, she does throw quite dramatic tantrums and she is a very headstrong girl, so im not sure if it has something to do with personality.
My now 15 year old daughter also use to throw herself backwards during tantrums and just when she wanted attention. We, also, would usually be able to catch her - until that one time in the Kitchen. She looked stunned, cried and said ouch and after that would gently throw herself down before her tantrums. Problem solved (sort of). She did grow out of it. I would say your daughter will most likely too either relized it hurts and stop and/or grow out of it. However, if she throws herself backwards enough to hurt herself and continues behavior anyways - maybe consult her doctor.
Best of luck Mom - you will "live" through this and have embarassing stories, like I do, to tell when your daughter is a teenager also (payback :o))
My son would do that whenever it was time for bed (almost launched himself head first, as it caught be my surprise. As he got older he'd still do it for fun on soft things... or when he was ticked off, wherever. He has FAST feet, because by the age of 4 he wouldn't body slam anymore, but would catch himself about a foot from the ground twist, and already be in a full run in the opposite direction. Sort of like a seal trying to swim away.
as soon as she does it, place her upright & tell her "NO", we don't hurt ourselves!
Better, yet, be proactive & stop her in the process! Good Luck!
i have never heard of that before. i think its definately worth a call to the nurse's line at the pediatrics office. those gals have heard it all and will know if you should be concerned or not. good luck!
Oh it's quite normal. My daughter did that when she was about that age. The little bugger would wait until I was carrying her on the stairs. Also, when she had tantrums she would be on the floor and throw herself back and hit her head. Wasn't too concerned on the carpet, but on hard surfaces I would worry. My reaction time got really good with putting my hand behind her head. I think what stopped it was when we were in the airport and she freaked out and threw herself back and I didn't catch her in time. She really hurt her head and she was like - OW!!! After that she would fall back on her elbows then gently lay down THEN freak out lol. Live and learn I suppose : )
When my son does this his OT calls it "Crashing" he has Sensory Processing Issues and he has to do things like that to "ground" himself ... he used to run into the wall, yes on purpose, at full speed!
You may want to look into http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-proces... to see if anything else seems to match up, if so talk to your pedi if not then your kid is just having fun! But things that CAN be a Yellow Flag, and you know this since you posted this quesion.
I agree with Sue H. I'd try that! Good luck!
this is totally normal. my kids did this as well as toddlers. it's just their way of expressing frustration. they don't have words yet so they act out physically sometimes to their own detriment. i wouldn't worry too much about it. i would just ignore tantrums, walk away and come back when they were done. it didn't last too long. it's just another phase.
My daughter also does that when she's throwing a tantrum so I don't think so odd. Also hear of other kids doing it too. I wouldn't worry too much unless she's on a hard surface where she can hurt herself otherwise ignore it.
I think it is common for that age. Both of our kids would do that when they were having a temper tantrum. Our 14 month old loves to sit on the bed or couch and fall backwards. He will giggle and giggle when he hits the pillows or cushions. He also loves when I hold him facing me and I catch him when he falls backwards. I think it is one if the ways babies explore how they can move and the sensation of something kind of unexpected. I don't think it is anything to worry about but you can always ask your doctor.
