Patient's question:
My baby is two and a half months old and has started shaking their head frequently at night. At first, I didn't pay much attention to this, but recently it seems to be getting worse. I am exclusively breastfeeding and have been taking vitamin D every other day, which was prescribed by the hospital when I was discharged! I haven't given my baby anything else. What could be the reason for this? Should I take them to the hospital for a check-up? If it's hot, the baby will also shake their head, but when I checked, there was no wet hair. I haven't treated it yet and want to know what the cause is and whether I need to take them to the hospital for a check-up.Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons why a two-month-old baby shakes their head at night while sleeping: not being full, unsuitable temperature, too dry air, wet diapers not being dry enough, sleeping too much during the day, calcium deficiency, or it could also be other diseases causing discomfort. The baby is exclusively breastfed. Is she full after each feeding? If she shakes her head and has a lot of sweat on her head, it might be a calcium and vitamin AD deficiency. Taking fish oil, calcium, or bone-strengthening granules may help. The specific cause should be identified based on the baby's other symptoms.