Re: Our son is rooting, going under sofa, crawling army-style ...

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Now that you mention it, my son does this too. Can't say for sure when

it started, but he is actually happier then ever, used to pace back and

forth, I think he has replaced the pacing with seeking pressure from

the mattress, the floor and pillows. Kind of like he is learning how to

get the sensory input that he needs by himself, rather then running

around aimlessly hoping something will jump out and help him.

-s

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he is needing pressure this is common in our kids. you can try doing a sensory schedule of brushing, trampoline ect to help. my son NEEDS this when yeast is high

Our son is rooting, going under sofa, crawling army-style ...

Anyone have any feedback on this? Our 3.5 year old has just started unusual rooting behavior. Taking the pillow case off his pillow, sticking hands under mattress when sleeping, sticking head in very corner of bed against wall, hiding under sofa (it's a low sofa!), army-crawling down the hall. He's not unhappy, it's just weird.Anyone seen this in their kids?Our guy is GFCF and taking: MB12 shots, S. Boulardi, Therbiotic complete, Magnesium, Vitamin C, charcoal at night, melatonin at night, epsom salt baths.Just finished 20 days of Diflucan.Thanks, Maggie.

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Hey, that's a good insight, since our kid also seems happier than ever. Maybe he

needs to be

wrapped up tight in his blanket like a burrito for a few minutes before bedtime.

Maggie

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> Now that you mention it, my son does this too. Can't say for sure when

> it started, but he is actually happier then ever, used to pace back and

> forth, I think he has replaced the pacing with seeking pressure from

> the mattress, the floor and pillows. Kind of like he is learning how to

> get the sensory input that he needs by himself, rather then running

> around aimlessly hoping something will jump out and help him.

> -s

>

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I don't know what to do for this bio-medically,

but he's definately sensory seeking. You should

provide opportunities for him to do these sorts

of activities (crawling through tunnel, under

coffee table, etc). According to my son's OT,

when children do sensory seeking behavior, it's

not on a conscious level. Therefore we need to

bring their attention to it ( " look at the neat

way you're crawling " ) or provide other

opportunities for them to do it. This helps

organize their brain.

Having said that, I've seen my son's sensory

behaviors decrease just through bio-med. But,

until you figure out what's causing the problem,

sensory integration is a good way to help with

the problem.

Kim

--- sarah wrote:

> Now that you mention it, my son does this too.

> Can't say for sure when

> it started, but he is actually happier then

> ever, used to pace back and

> forth, I think he has replaced the pacing with

> seeking pressure from

> the mattress, the floor and pillows. Kind of

> like he is learning how to

> get the sensory input that he needs by himself,

> rather then running

> around aimlessly hoping something will jump out

> and help him.

> -s

>

>

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A " body sock " is good, too. Think " swaddling " .

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> he is needing pressure this is common in our kids. you can try

doing a sensory schedule of brushing, trampoline ect to help. my son

NEEDS this when yeast is high

[Guest guest]

My son seeks a lot of pressure too.  We have taken a stretchy lycra-like fabric and wrapped it around his mattress to create a pocket he can crawl into and he loves it!  He actually sleeps in the pocket with just his head and shoulders peeking out.Hey, that's a good insight, since our kid also seems happier than ever. Maybe he needs to be wrapped up tight in his blanket like a burrito for a few minutes before bedtime. Maggie>> Now that you mention it, my son does this too. Can't say for sure when > it started, but he is actually happier then ever, used to pace back and > forth, I think he has replaced the pacing with seeking pressure from > the mattress, the floor and pillows. Kind of like he is learning how to > get the sensory input that he needs by himself, rather then running > around aimlessly hoping something will jump out and help him.> -s>

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YES - thank you! Maggie

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> > he is needing pressure this is common in our kids. you can try

> doing a sensory schedule of brushing, trampoline ect to help. my son

> NEEDS this when yeast is high

>

[Guest guest]

thanks kim.

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> > Now that you mention it, my son does this too.

> > Can't say for sure when

> > it started, but he is actually happier then

> > ever, used to pace back and

> > forth, I think he has replaced the pacing with

> > seeking pressure from

> > the mattress, the floor and pillows. Kind of

> > like he is learning how to

> > get the sensory input that he needs by himself,

> > rather then running

> > around aimlessly hoping something will jump out

> > and help him.

> > -s

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

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that's GENIUS.

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> > > Now that you mention it, my son does this too. Can't say for sure

> > when

> > > it started, but he is actually happier then ever, used to pace

> > back and

> > > forth, I think he has replaced the pacing with seeking pressure from

> > > the mattress, the floor and pillows. Kind of like he is learning

> > how to

> > > get the sensory input that he needs by himself, rather then running

> > > around aimlessly hoping something will jump out and help him.

> > > -s

> > >

> >

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> >

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