Patient's question:
My baby has disliked shaking their head since birth. My baby is two and a half months old and still dislikes shaking their head. What could be the reason? Treatment history and effectiveness: Haven't seen a doctor. What kind of help is desired: Desires your helpDoctor's answer:
Does the baby sweat a lot? Is it getting enough calcium? Babies who lack calcium may exhibit this phenomenon. It's normal for the baby to shake their head during the day, which might be part of their exercise for neck muscles. Every child will occasionally learn to shake their head after mastering it. Other situations where the baby shakes their head during daytime naps:Shaking the head at night usually starts in infancy and involves abnormal head movements during deep sleep, rarely accompanied by whole-body swaying.