Dd bashing her head really hard

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Dd2 is going through a terrible phase at the moment, barely sleeping, obsessed with breastfeeding not yet walking. But worse than that is that she has started bashing her head against the cot as a way to try to get out. She did it once tonight when I was in with her and twice last night. I think she may have done it before I even got a chance to run in to her as well, as her bruises look awful. She has also scratched her head. I’m terrified of letting her sleep in her room as I can’t bear to see her do this, so she’s now up and about again

I’m really worried about this behaviour - any advice would be really helpful. I had another thread on dd a few days ago but not specifically on the head bashing thing, which is a relatively new development

With this and crying almost constantly all night I am close to the end of my tether.

@op reminds me of this 3 day nanny episode a bit!

www.channel4.com/programmes/the-three-day-nanny/on-demand/63007-005

x

but obviously no where near as extreme!!!!!

My DD used to do this. She very occasionally bangs her head on the floor in frustration now at 2 and a half but not like she used to! I really did sorry about her hurting herself, she would make herself cry even more. Support worker said it's just toddlers don't know how to deal with really strong negative emotions like anger, they often act out physically. I mean, even adults sometimes get the urge to punch things when angry (even if they don't actually do it!). It's similar. They will grow out if it naturally as they mature and figure out new coping strategies, also just with natural emotional development