My DS keeps headbutting things

[MamaG]

My 18 month old DS keeps headbutting things - the table, the floor, the wall, the sofa - whenever he is told off.

He has also started having tantrums.

DD never did this, do you think he's just frustrated? Bit worrying!

if its not a medical condition - then its attention seeking best to walk out of the room - never cudle when hes done it too hard and hurts himself as that would mean this formula

ds is naughty/...mummy shouts
ds bangs head .....mummy cuddles

Dont think its medical as it has only started at the same time as tantrums - I did think it was attention seeking too, but its horrible to see him do it and I wondered if any other little beasts did it?

Thanks for replying though HMC, it's good to have reassurance

I am having exactly the same probs with dd who is 17mths. She will headbutt anything and anyone and if the is having a paddy she will launch her head at the corner of the table or the hearth or anything really sharp. I think it must be a phase

one of those how to control your toddler books makes reference to this specific habit-he says they will grow out of it-after all a bank robber rarely goes into the bank and says give me the money or I will shoot myself in the head!

my dd does this as she thinks it will get her attention, i ignor her and she soon stops (he isnt likely to really damage himself) im hoping she will grow out of it as it is becoming less frequent!

Thanks for the reassurance - he hasn't done it today, typical!

Maybe he's just going to be into heavy metal!

my dd is now 2 and has headbutted things from an early age. She goes through stages of doing it and it does usually accompany a tantrum or if she's in some sort of pain ie teething. It is horrible and she does it usually on the floor or in the pushchair/car seat and on me or my dh. I did start saying not to do it and then ignore but i have found it best to totally ignore usually stops quicker. However I fully sympathise and i find it more difficult if it happens when we're out. Anyone have any tips on coping i'd be very grateful!!!

I think it is really typical to knock head when told off at this age it seems odd as though they have learnt it but I think it's innate..don't know why but it's very common. think Basil Faulty

but maybe not