Why Does Baby Pull Their Hair?

Generally, a baby may pull his hair to grab his parent's attention, but he may pull his own hair if he is tired, sleepy, or irritable. Whatever the reason be, the habit of scratching the head and pulling hair in a baby is pretty daunting for the parents.

Is it normal for babies to pull their hair?

Though it might not look very comforting, hair pulling is a common way that babies comfort themselves. Hair twirling and hair pulling develops as a habit from around six months old and can continue well into the first year. The habit tends to be more common in girls than boys, but it can affect both sexes.

What does it mean when a baby grabs their hair?

Once they've learned that they can pull their hair, it can become a habit they fall back on when they're tired or angry. If you've ever been so mad you could tug at your hair, imagine how a little toddler feels when they've lost their cool. For other babies, pulling hair can also be a method of self-soothing.