During a home visit, the nurse observes a 9-month-old child bang his head against the headboard of the crib at naptime. What should the nurse explain to the mother about this observation?

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Head banging that begins during the second half of the first year of life and continuing through to the preschool period, associated with naptime or bedtime, and lasting under 15 minutes can be considered normal. Children use this measure to relax and fall asleep. Head banging does not mean that the child is eating too much protein or is not getting enough to eat. The child does not need to be seen immediately by a health care provider.

During a Home Visit, the Nurse Observes a 9-Month-Old Child