did/does your baby twitch when falling asleep??

Question

it's not like a twitch like a startle reflex and it's not like the involuntary muscle twitches when falling asleep that we all deal with....this is a rapid twitch sometimes just his arms and one time it was arms, legs and head.

we are getting a referral to a ped neurologist, but while we wait i thought i'd ask you guys....
anyone ever see this in their babies?? he's about 4.5 months.

take care!

no, it's def different from the "startle" reflex.
it's like a rapid twitch.

just curious. thanks!

no, no tests yet. just got a referral from ped. to go to ped nuerologist.

i wondered if it could be a poatassium thing b/c i think i've noticed around times he's eaten bananas....hmmmm

Answer 1

Do the arms/legs move or more just the muscles? Just trying to figure it out.

Have you had him screened for iron, potassium, and calcium levels? (Just a blood test)

Did you get restless leg syndrome when you were pregnant, do you think it is like that?

Answer 2

My little guy does this too sometimes. It's kinda cute... and nothing to worry about. I've done it too as I fall asleep. For me it's like I get this sensation that I am literally falling, then i startle and wake momentarily and go back to sleep. It's probably similar for him. He's been to the doc for his check-ups and all is fine.

Answer 3

Have you asked your regular pediatrician about it?

I'm guessing your pediatrician must think it is worth seeing a pediatric neurologist in your case?

Always wise to see a doctor if in doubt, so best wishes to all of you.

Answer 4

Hmmmmm.....my baby did this a few times. He would thrash out in a quick spaz, his arms and legs. It didn't seem to abnormal, but you may still want to have it checked out.

Answer 5

my god son moves like he has bad dreams. he seems a lil restless. but im not sure about twitching