Baby humping floor?

[missya]

Thanks for your reply I appreciate it. He does it when he is tired mostly and has actually fallen asleep while doing it. Somedays he doesn't do it at all, I just hope he out grows it sooner rather than later. Thanks

[ladybird11]

The advice I got regarding DD about this sort of behaviour is to distract the child and draw their attention to something else. And not to worry as they're just finding another 'feeling', e.g. pleasure.

[BekZ]

My DD3 does this too. She started at 10 months and is still going strong at 16 months. It has bothered me no end. She does it when she is bored or tired. Since she has started walking she is doing it less and if we are out and she is occupied I haven't seen her do it thankfully. Most of the advice I got was to use distraction (not always possible). Also don't label it or draw too much attention to it. If my dd is still doing this at an older age I intend on making sure she does it in her room only, but she is too young atm. I read on a Dr. Sears website that this had nothing to do with developmental issues or autism. Please let me know if you find any other information.

Just thought i would add. A little boy at playgroup has done this from very early on and he is gradually growing out of it at the age of 3.5. There is certainly no sign of autism either

[Nettie]

My DS did it too, but I can't recall when he stopped doing it (but he did!). He shows no Autism spectrum signs. Your DS will probably just grow out of it..

[Cass72]

I used to babysit my little cousin and he did that when he was overtired as a bub - I think he just grew out of it.....hope he did LOL he's married now!!!

[missya]

Thanks so much for all your feedback. I have mentioned it to my sons doctor and the plunket nurse and neither of them have ever come across this before which made me worry even more. He only does it when hes bored or tired and its not everyday and he has never done it outside our home because he's always so active when we are out. Its a mystery but its nice to know he may outgrow it and he's not the only one, so thanks alot. Cheers Missy

[Chocaholic]

My youngest son does it. He is 2.5 years old. It was quite frequent when he was younger but is slowly growing out of it. Doesn't worry me as he only does it when he is tired and now he has a big boys bed, he just puts himself to bed when he starts.