Why do babies like to hit their own heads

Patient's question:

The baby has been hating hitting himself on the head (very hard, with loud noises) since some point. He rubs his face hard with both hands, scratches his face, and even rubs his face like he did when he was a newborn, though he didn’t lead with it. Whenever he’s hungry or upset, he dislikes doing these actions, and when he gets anxious, his face turns bright red. What could be the reason for this, and are there any methods to help him change these behaviors? He is now over 40 days old.

Doctor's answer:

In the case of the baby, it is recommended that you pay close attention to the baby on a daily basis and do not allow the baby to hold things with their hands. Since the baby is only over 40 days old, they do not understand anything, so it is necessary to artificially restrain them for it to be helpful. In the case of the baby, it is recommended that you pay close attention to the baby on a daily basis and do not allow the baby to hold things with their hands. Since the baby is only over 40 days old, they do not understand anything, so it is necessary to artificially restrain them for it to be helpful.

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