I know that I am probably being a paranoid mother but my five month old baby just started shaking his head back and forth (almost like he is saying "no"). He has been doing it more often and I am just worried. He doesn't seem to distressed. Do you think this could be a problem? I hate to call the dr. over every little thing that I think may be wrong, but I just worry about my baby. Has anyone elses baby done something like this?
2007-02-01 13:10:04 · 9 answers · asked by JuJuButton 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My daughter did this when she was a newborn, in the hospital, and I thought she was having a seizure. Turns out, she was rooting (looking for the breast, wanting to nurse). Feed him, and see if it doesn't stop.
We called it the "super root" once we figured out what it was. :)
2007-02-01 13:12:56 · answer #1 · answered by Amy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby girl does the same thing. Its as if shes looking around in a "no " gesture like you said. I think they are becoming more familiar with their surroundings. If it a fast shake, I would call the Dr. Maybe there is neck pain. My daughter has been doing since 5 months as well she 6 months old now.
2007-02-01 21:14:21 · answer #2 · answered by Natasha D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is starting a new thing. Before you know it, there will be a new repetition. It feels cool to him and probably he hears things differently when he moves his head from side to side. I do remember mine doing the same thing. But, there is nothing wrong with you being concerned, that is what mothers do.
2007-02-01 21:17:06 · answer #3 · answered by mom of 2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it's not a problem. he just learned how to do something new and is doing it over and over. my son did the same thing with every new thing he learned.
2007-02-01 21:13:23 · answer #4 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son use to do this also it is their neck muscles strenghten my son use to almost knock me out when he would go back and forth like nodding yes
2007-02-01 21:18:47 · answer #5 · answered by iseemen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby, 5 mos, does it when he's tired, looking for a rubbie, or food. He always has, and he's fine
2007-02-01 21:33:14 · answer #6 · answered by danita4_20 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is how my 10 month old daughter dances, she moves her head from left to right, its so funny
2007-02-02 00:38:26 · answer #7 · answered by foxytia_83 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I DID THE SAME WHEN MY FIRST WAS THAT AGE. ITS ROOTING FOR A MEAL:) I TOOK HIM TO A SEIZURE DOCTOR AND ALL OVER. ITS OK:) ITS A NATURAL REFLEX THEY HAVE TILL ABOUT 1.
2007-02-01 21:32:33 · answer #8 · answered by thumbalinapink 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hes proaly just learning how to work his neck muscles good
2007-02-01 21:13:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋