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Tupelo Today
By the People, for the People
Mom Shocked to Discover Toddler Moving Crib at Night
Sloane Lyle's son has been headbutting his crib to self-soothe before bedtime, a common but little-known behavior.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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Sloane Lyle from Tupelo, Mississippi noticed her toddler son's crib was moving across the room every night. After checking the babycam, she discovered her son was sitting up and gently headbutting the end of the crib, shunting it across the room as he went to sleep. Lyle was initially concerned but her pediatrician reassured her this is a very common and normal self-soothing behavior in young children.
Why it matters
Lyle's experience highlights a little-known but common behavior in toddlers and young children that many parents may be unaware of. By sharing her story, Lyle has helped other parents realize they are not alone and that this type of self-soothing behavior is normal development.
The details
Sloane Lyle noticed her son's crib was in a different position each morning, so she checked the babycam footage. She discovered that every night, for about 2-4 minutes before falling asleep, her son would sit up and gently headbutt the end of the crib, causing it to move across the room. Lyle was initially concerned, but her pediatrician assured her this is a very common and normal self-soothing behavior in young children.
- About four months ago, Lyle first noticed the crib moving.
- Every nap and at night, 'like clockwork' for 2-4 minutes, Lyle's son engages in this behavior before falling asleep.
The players
Sloane Lyle
A new mom from Tupelo, Mississippi who noticed her toddler son's crib moving across the room at night.
Lyle's son
Lyle's young toddler son who has been headbutting his crib as a self-soothing behavior before falling asleep.
What they’re saying
“The first time he did it my husband and I were horrified and thought something was wrong and after calling our pediatrician frantically.”
— Sloane Lyle, Mom (Newsweek)
“She reassured us that this is a very common and normal thing for toddlers, babies and children to do when going to sleep.”
— Sloane Lyle, Mom (Newsweek)
“Mine does this too. I'm glad I came across you.”
— TikTok Viewer (TikTok)
“My son is 4 and still does this… and sings a tune while doing it.”
— TikTok Viewer (TikTok)
“I thought mine was weird but the comments have helped me realize that he's apparently normal..ish.”
— TikTok Viewer (TikTok)
The takeaway
Lyle's experience highlights a common but little-known self-soothing behavior in young children that many parents may be unaware of. By sharing her story, Lyle has helped other parents realize they are not alone and that this type of behavior is a normal part of child development.
