Have you ever heard of Holding Breath Syndrome?

Question

My 1 1/2 yld niece has this. Its really scary to see. The doctor says its common.

Answer 1

my kids never did it, but yes ive heard its common, i reckon shell grow out of it, please give her a cuddle for me, its probably a scary feeling for her, take care love, u sound like a very caring aunty, god bless your soul

Answer 2

honestly i think they over use the word syndrome. Everything is a syndrome now a days.

Truthfully if they doctor says don't worry bout it then you shouldn't worry bout it.

I've seen a couple children throw tantrums holding their breath until they past out then they began breathing normal again. They also never pulled that form of tantrum again :P

I also remember when I was a kid I would try to see how long I could hold my breath. 5mins was my record.

Answer 3

Your Doc is right, it is a common syndrome in majority of children, if they hold the breath longer, then it is dangerous. Do not allow it to turn blue. Gradually the syndrome stops. No need to worry. Take care of baby. Do not allow it to cry for long.

Answer 4

I googled "holding breath syndrome" and found many articles. It can be harmless but it can also be associated with more serious conditions. You could do the research and inform the parent of your niece about what you have found.

Answer 5

I am not sure but she may be seeking attention. And the doctor could be right and she may outgrow it. We all tend to hold our breath when we are tense.

Answer 6

scary to work out, yet no longer extremely risky ... your niece won't be able to carry her breath lengthy adequate to damage herself - merely lengthy adequate to het her way. She ought to outgrow it at the same time as she unearths different methods to precise herself

Answer 7

Are we talking "Temper Tantrum" syndrome? Or is this something else?

Answer 8

no