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
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