9 month old putting her head to objects/things

Can I get advice please, is this a normal thing for babies to put there head to objects (not banging or rough) touches her head to stuff? Has been doing this a couple of months (1-2 months) is this normal development? Just a worried mumma who needs help and positive advice/comments about if it’s happened to them?

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Mine does this, always lifts it up and touches it to her forehead... Dunno why 🤷‍♀️

Finally someone said it.😩
mine started doing same. He’s 9 months old too. Was already getting concerned😂.

Please advise us

My LG currently 9 1/2 months puts her head to the side or our bed headboard and “pretend” to headbutt it. Doesn’t hurt her but she finds it hilarious!!
It worries me every time. But she’s laughing, not crying!? 🤔🤦🏼‍♀️

guessing it’s a baby thing then maybe getting to know things,self soothing I’m really not sure 😂🥲 xxx

I think it's like a sensory/exploration thing I would not worry too much babies are just so random 😂

was wondering cos I’m so worried as I’m getting tested for adhd and possibility mild autism but I’m so worried incase she has something like that or it’s normal as I’ve heard many babies do this 🥲🥰

I get it but just remember if she does have any traits of ADHD or autism then she's lucky to have you as a mummy because you'll understand it better than most and be able to help her so she doesn't have to face the earlier life struggles you may have faced yourself by not knowing or understanding it properly back then 🥰🥰 x

this means so much thanks babe!🤍 also last couple of days she’s been like in the crawling position and rocking at objects like ends up banging her head on stuff/objects and ended up giving herself a little bruise so I have to be careful with her head with stuff, yet again I read she could be doing it for comfort for teething but also could be sensory. I’m really not sure if any other babies did this💓

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