- 1). Take your child to the doctor right away to find out the cause of her headbanging. This behavior has many causes, some of which require medical attention or special supervision. The Baby Center website says headbanging is associated with autism and other developmental disorders. The doctor can help you find out if the cause is from an ear infection, frustration or something more serious.
- 2). Spend quality time with your child each day. Some toddlers may begin headbanging in an effort to get attention because they are lonely or bored. Make sure you stimulate your toddler with daily activities and plenty of one-on-one playtime. These actions alone may prevent headbanging altogether if attention seeking is the cause. However, don't immediately give your toddler attention attention when she's headbanging. Just make sure to give her extra attention when she's acting normal and the headbanging may never start.
- 3). Find out if your child is headbanging because the motions helps them drift off to sleep. If this is the cause, start a soothing bedtime routine with a warm bath, story and rocking in a rocking chair before bed.Try rubbing his forehead or back to see if you can soothe him that way.
- 4). Talk to your toddler and ask her why she's banging her head. She might respond which can help you solve the puzzle sooner, but she might ignore you. Your toddler may have trouble with communication. If there is a speech delay, consider teaching her sign language to improve communication until she is able to talk better.
- 5). Take your child to the doctor again if you still haven't solved the headbanging puzzle. Your child might need to wear a helmet for a few years to protect his skull until he outgrows this behavior. The Baby Center Website says some toddlers may bang their heads for months or even years.
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