Normal or??

My 3 year old have some weird and sometimes drastic mood swings. Sometimes she will also rock back and forth and she bangs her head sometimes. I would think this is all normal but people keep telling me they think somethings different about her.

nope not normal

She might just be looking for a reaction from you but I don't know her living situation and whatnot so if you're genuinely worried, I'd take her to see someone about it...

Quoting Im watching you:" nope not normal"

why do you say that

here is what i have found ,

What should I know about head banging, head rolling, and body rocking?

Rhythmic movements include head banging, rolling, and body rocking. Head banging is when a child repeatedly hits their head against a solid object such as a crib, as much as 80 times a minute. This can be distressing to the parents or caregivers for concern of injury. However, the child does not appear to be in pain, but rather calm and content. The habit usually begins around age nine months and resolves by around age two years. The episodes usually last from 15 minutes to a few hours, and typically occur while listening to music or falling asleep.

Head rolling is when an infant rolls their head from side to side when lying on their back. They may even rub the hair completely off the back of their head.
Body rocking is when a child rhythmically rocks while either sitting or resting on their knees or elbows. This behavior usually starts around age six months and disappears by age two. Most children rock for 15 minutes or less. Like head banging, it occurs while listening to music or falling asleep.

Head banging, head rolling and body rocking are common childhood self-comforting habits. These behaviors are often harmless, but can be worrisome if your child also has developmental delays. Talk about the habit with your pediatrician, who can help you decide whether there is any cause for concern.


so by the age then your child "should" of outgrown this
what is your child communication skills , are they "normal" or delayed

Quoting Im watching you:" here is what i have found , What should I know about head banging, head rolling, and body rocking? ... [snip!] ... so by the age then your child "should" of outgrown this what is your child communication skills , are they "normal" or delayed"

hmm shes 3. Like yesterday she was rocking s.o much that it seemd like she was in a trance

Any other developmental delays?

Quoting Third time's a charm:" Any other developmental delays?"

we shes showing NO signs of being ready for potty training. At first when shes around other people she seems calm and fine, Then once she gets used to it she changes. Two people that she has stayed with both for a couple weeks both said along the lines of the same thing. At first they said she's been great. Then towards the end they understood more of what I was talking about. They both said someting is differnt about her. Note these people do not know eachother. The one lady is an oder lady of 5 kids, the other is my friend. The older lady said she would go with me to the doctor to help back up my story. This way maybe the doctor can belive me a little more and not think im having the typical young mom problems

Quoting baby mama bunny:" we shes showing NO signs of being ready for potty training. At first when shes around other people she ... [snip!] ... back up my story. This way maybe the doctor can belive me a little more and not think im having the typical young mom problems"

If you are shipping her off to different people for several weeks at a time, that's probably why she is acting strange and not potty training. that's very traumatic and stressful for a child. My daughter will be 3 in March. She was fully potty trained around 18 months. I moved 3 times last year due to a bad break up and she is just now beginning to try potty training again. She also stopped talking for several months. Now that everything is back to normal, she is feeling better and less stressed.

Quoting Loka Lokita:" If you are shipping her off to different people for several weeks at a time, that's probably why she ... [snip!] ... She also stopped talking for several months. Now that everything is back to normal, she is feeling better and less stre

Sorry I should of mentioned that Ive been there though.

Quoting Loka Lokita:" If you are shipping her off to different people for several weeks at a time, that's probably why she ... [snip!] ... She also stopped talking for several months. Now that everything is back to normal, she is feeling better and less stre

Sorry I should of mentioned that Ive been there though.

Doesn't matter. Kids hate change. When I had to stay in a women's shelter for a few months earlier this year my kids barely slept and didn't want to do anything but cry. It's hard for them whether you're there or not.

Quoting Loka Lokita:" Doesn't matter. Kids hate change. When I had to stay in a women's shelter for a few months earlier this ... [snip!] ... earlier this year my kids barely slept and didn't want to do anything but cry. It's hard for them whether you're there or not."

true, I agree I can tell my daughter hates change. She doesnt even seem to like that I switched her room from down to upsatairs