Toddler hits himself

[lizzlebizzle33]

My boy is 22 months and had started smacking himself in the face when he is told off or frustrated at his toys, is this a normal phase or something I should be worried about?

[lizzlebizzle33]

It's awful, he full on slaps himself in the face with both hands and also hits his head on the floor or the wall 😰

[Rainatnight]

So glad you asked this. My DD (19 months) does this too and it really bothers me!

[lizzlebizzle33]

Thank you for your reply, yes I try not to pay any attention to it, it's so heartbreaking though.

[laura6032]

It's normal, they usually go they can this phase, he'll not be hurting himself, try to ignore it, if he doesn't get attention for it it'll pass, lol x