Touching ears when tired

[2catsand1rabbit]

Why do babies touch their ears when tired? Both of mine have done this. Just interested why it may be really...

DS2 (9) still does it, only when tired. He has always done it.

self soothing

My DD does this. She pulled them so hard when she was a young baby that the split at the join with her head. She's 10mo now and less rough with them!

I think she does it to stay awake. A friend's child whacks himself instead.

yup DS does this and pulls the hair just above his ears.

No idea why!

My dd1 still does it....she's 26

One of mine did this one of mine didn't- I agree it's probably just a self-comforting thing. Rubbing eyes and lying down just seem more obvious things to do

DD used to play with DH's ears when tired, instead of her own!

DD does it too. It was really handy hen she was a baby as I knew she wanted a nap!

But I wonder why? I was trying to think, does it have something to do with being in the womb, the birth...

Our's always grabbed someone else's ear when tired. Thumb in mouth, and find a convenient ear to grab. Most curious!