Why do toddlers hit!?

When you're feeling pretty low and lonely as a stay at home mum anyway and then you pick up your toddler and he smacks you Square in the face!
I couldn't help but let out a "what the fuck!?" And put him straight down on the floor and told him NO hitting....
He's 20 months. I'm really struggling :(
I'm in such a low point as it is

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There's a number of reasons but none are to hurt you chick even though it's frustrating as hell you did the right thing putting him down. What was happening before he hit you that could help understand why he hit you. Xx

It could be out of frustration as they are yet to regulate there emotions but there are many reasons for it and it's not uncommon maybe see what happens before he hits and you did the right thing in putting him down. I know it can get you down and make you think you have done something wrong but you havent.

Are you getting enough support for your wellbeing? I know the feeling of frustration when that happens, but if you're feeling very low more generally, it might be a good idea to seek out some professional support. Our lo will test our boundaries a lot - it's a good idea to look after our own health too to make sure we can be there for them when they need us.

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