Hair pulling

Aww she is such a cutie, my daughter is 8 months old and has started doing the same thing I think it’s just them discovering their bodies. It looks like it hurts when she pulls it but she doesn’t cry with it I think it’s just a new texture x

aww thankyou I tried searching it but got so many answers I didn’t know what to believe aha I’m glad it’s not just mine doing it I thought I was stressing her out 🤣

no absolutely you’re not stressing her 🤣 but I know other Moms who have had their LO pulling their hair x

Keep an eye out. She could have trichotillomania.

It normally starts around puberty but kids as you as 18 months can have it too.


There is not enough info and more research has to be done...

It can be genetic or due to trauma.

I treat people specifically with trichotillomania.

Saying that, some kids pull their hair anyway for a little while and then stop completely.

Which is why I'm saying just to keep an eye out.

You can always gently stop her from puliing and distract her with something else the moment you see it. Keep doing it over and over so it doesn't become a habit. X

Feel free to get in touch if you need more info.