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Is this normal for a 14 month old? Afraid there is something wrong, or am i overreacting?

whenever my daughter gets mad or doesn’t get her way she either hits her head on the floor or whatever is closest to her like the wall one of her toys and when she is in the car she hits her head up against the car seat. and then today out of the blue she was playing and she started hitting her self on the head with her hands. i told her no and all that did was fuel her fire so to speak. this has been going on for a couple of weeks. is this normal behavior for a 14 month old or do you think there is something more? any of you moms had a toddler that went through this?

I think that this is normal behavior. At this stage in your child’s development they have not developed patience. In the child’s mind they are the “center of the universe”, so when they want something, they want it NOW. Because your child cannot get everything they want in an instant, they will act out to display their displeasure. Again this is normal. Children at this stage lack the verbal skills and reasoning to tell you what they want. Plus sometimes what a curious child “wants” is not what they should have. The end result can be a melt-down where the child hits themselves, screams, throws food, etc. Don’t worry eventually your child will grow out of this phase.

If you child actually hurts themselves, see you pediatrician right away!

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How To Care for Toddlers

1. Make sure you have the proper gear.

If you’re just caring for a toddler for a few hours, you probably won’t need much more than a diaper bag and a bottle or sippy cup. But if you will be caring for the child for a longer period of time, there are some additional items that you will definitely need. Properly fitting car seats are required by law for all young children. If you must drive with a toddler in your car, make sure that the car seat is strapped securely into your car. Also, make sure the five point straps are tight enough to secure the child in case of an accident. If you have an older toddler, you may be able to use a portable car booster seat (state laws vary), but make sure that the car seat belts can harness the child properly.
 Young toddlers often still sleep in either a crib or a toddler bed. If the child is not used to sleeping in a regular size bed, don’t try to introduce it at your house. Young children roll and flail a lot in their sleep, and the child could roll off of the bed. If the child must sleep in an adult size bed, use bed rails so that he or she can’t roll out.

2. Keeping a toddler occupied.

One of the most fun things to do with toddlers is to play with them. Toddlers love to explore and learn new things. You can read books to the child, color with crayons, do simple puzzles or play with learning toys. 
 
Try not to park the toddler in front of the television set. Although there are many wonderful television programs on nowadays for toddlers and preschool-aged children, young toddlers should not watch a lot of television. In fact, many doctors recommend that children under the age of two years old watch no television at all. Of course, a toddler’s television viewing habits are really up to his or her parents.

 

3. Safety precautions you must take.

Toddlers are curious, so it is imperative that you childproof your house whenever little ones are around.

• Remove sharp objects and knickknacks from a toddler’s easy reach.

• Make sure that all wall outlets are covered with plastic outlet protectors.

• Cover sharp corners with foam edge bumpers.

• Keep the child away from a hot stove or hot pots and pans.

• Use baby gates at the bottom and top of stairs so the child can’t climb upstairs (or down).

• Install safety latches on drawers and cabinets so that the child can’t open them.

• Constantly supervise the child if there is a pool or a body of water nearby.

4. Food and eating.

Most toddlers are picky eaters, but that isn’t your biggest concern. Before you feed the child anything, make sure you know if he or she has any food allergies. Milk, egg and peanut allergies can be common–and also life threatening. Read all food labels thoroughly if you are caring for a toddler who has any type of food allergy. 
 
Also, avoid giving toddlers foods that can pose a choking hazard like whole grapes, hotdogs and popcorn. 
 
Don’t let the child load up on sugary drinks and juices, which could spoil his or her appetite.

 

5. Diaper duty–or potty training.

If the child is still in diapers, make sure you check often to make sure that he or she isn’t sitting in a wet or soiled diaper. Use diaper rash cream if the child appears to have a rash.
If the toddler is potty training, you will constantly have to ask the child if he or she has to go to the potty. Be patient if the child has an accident and keep a clean supply of underwear or training pants available. If you are dealing with a potty training toddler, it is best to stay close to home to avoid any accidents in public.

About the Author

Millie Lujan – Owner of CrawlyBabies.com
Crawly Babies manufactures and sales baby supplies for the baby care like:

• Baby Knee Pads
• Multiuse Baby Blankets for use in shopping carts, high chairs to change baby’s diaper

Number of child deaths from hot cars is on rise
Experts suggest putting a stuffed animal in the child’s safety seat. Then, when you put your child in the car, move that stuffed animal to the front seat as a reminder.