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Toddler rubbing herself agains crotch bar in chairs

ashrez10ashrez10 member
in Toddlers: 24 Months+
My daughter has just turned 2 in Dec. ever since she was maybe 9months she has thrusted herself up against the crotch bar in highchairs, shopping carts, booster chairs or even the strap in her car seat. Recently I've noticed her just rubbing herself on her rocking horse. Her body gets tense and she has the blank look on her face. I'm really uncomfortable and embarrassed to even be writing about it but I'm so worried and concerned as to why she's doing this. Does anyone else's child do this? Will she grow out of it? Please help!
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Re: Toddler rubbing herself agains crotch bar in chairs

  • RdmaggieRdmaggie member
    My DD did it. She did grow out of it for the most part. It was a sensory issue for my DD and while I am not at all suggesting this is the case with your child my DD was later dx'd with Autism.
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  • ThatWasAHootThatWasAHoot member
    I used to be a toddler teacher and some of my kids would do this.  Oddly enough, it was all girls that did it.  Anyway, I agree.  Just ignore it unless she's putting her hands down there.
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  • TeacherVickyTeacherVicky member
    fredalina said:
    It can be normal for toddlers to masturbate even to orgasm, according to developmental info I've seen online. Ignore it and it will likely go away. You could distract, but I would avoid saying anything. If she puts her hands in her pants then tell her that they are private parts and she can touch them all she wants, but only in private, and explain that her bedroom or the bathroom is a private place.
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  • ashrez10ashrez10 member
    Thanks for all the advice. While I have done research on this it doesn't seem to be uncommon but at the same time it is disturbing to see happen. I will try distracting and hope it helps. It's going to be hard trying to explain to her pediatrician what she's doing without fear of her judging but I don't know what else to do. The joys of being a parent!
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