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Twitching/jerking movements *Updated at bottom*

honeyPops10honeyPops10
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Our lo is almost 7 1/2 months. We've noticed that she seems to be making twitching/jerking movements-mainly with her head, almost nodding/shaking it, and sometimes shrugging one shoulder. I'm not sure if these movements are voluntary or not, but it certainly doesn't look like a fit. I would almost describe it as a 'tick', almost tourettes style, from the little I know about it. It seems to be mainly when she's tired, or eating.

She seems to be generally unco-ordinated in her movements too. She can sit unaided, but not for very long without over balancing. She has been crawling for a couple of weeks, and her movements are jerky, almost like a dancing chameleon! I realise that they have to gain control & co-ordination over time, so I'm not too concerned about this, I just wondered if they were related?

I feel that I should add that she is 'normal' in every other sense of the word, language and reaching milestones etc. Hubby & I were thinking of taking her to the GP to mention this, as we are concerned that it is not normal. Whilst we don't want to seem like neurotic first time parents, it does concern us.

I was wondering if any of you ladies have experience of this, or can reassure us that this is just normal development, and that she just needs more time to gain co-ordination. Any advice/experiences welcome. Thanks in advance.xx

[Modified by: honeyPops on 23 August 2010 18:20:26 ]

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  • cosmosuckscosmosucks
    emmy went through a phase of doing random twitches a few weeks ago but hasn't done one for a while now. i was a bit worried but figured i'd give it a few weeks to see if it was a phase or persistent but as i say for us it went away. she does occassionally still do it when very over tired but then again her daddy twitches when he's falling asleep too so i'm guessing she's just like him there.

    if you're worried just go to docs hun, they're paid to make sure their is nothing wrong with us after all! and checking a twitching baby has to be more interesting than seeing neurotic old people every day! lol
  • annebopannebop
    My LO is 8 months and he's been doing this thing with his head the last few weeks, he seems to chuck it backwards at a angle randomly, like a twitch but a really big one. I've often wondered about it but don't think it's anything to worry about, well I hope it's not. Will be interested to read other replies xx
  • honeyPops10honeyPops10
    That sounds quite similar, lawso. Does he only do it when he's tired? It's quite disconcerting, especially when she does it as she's crawling or in the crawling position. We're going to take her to the doctors next week, so I'll let you know what's said. Thank you both for your replies xx
  • annebopannebop
    I'll be interested to hear what the GP says, so please post an update.

    No I can't say that he only does it when he's tired, it's much more random I think, although I'm going to take more notice of it now! It is quite disconcerting though, he does it most when he's sat down (which is where he spends most of his time) and although it seems to throw him off balance, he doesn't tend to fall over. Mind he is very steady as he's been able to sit unaided for 2 months now. Will be eagerly awaiting your update, good luck xx
  • mummabear-72331mummabear-72331
    My son had a period of doing this. Often in his high chair when eating. I put it down to his ears bothering him (cos he would then pull on them too) which I thought was because of his teething (he had the all clear for ear infections). Sometimes he would randomly sit there and shake his head, and also throw it up suddenly. He's past it now though except the odd occasion! I would also be interested to hear what your doc says.
  • honeyPops10honeyPops10
    Thought I'd update as promised. Took lo to GP this afternoon, and we have been referred to a paediatrician. She says that they have a low level for referral with them being so young. Didn't really offer an explaination (?sp) as to what it could be, but did mention fits. I don't really think it is, but would rather it be checked out by someone who specialises in children.

    She said it would be a good idea to record it on a mobile phone if and when it happens again so we could show them. Just got to call & make the appointment now xx
  • honeyPops10honeyPops10
    Thought I'd update as promised. Took lo to GP this afternoon, and we have been referred to a paediatrician. She says that they have a low level for referral with them being so young. Didn't really offer an explaination (?sp) as to what it could be, but did mention fits. I don't really think it is, but would rather it be checked out by someone who specialises in children.

    She said it would be a good idea to record it on a mobile phone if and when it happens again so we could show them. Just got to call & make the appointment now xx
  • wannababywannababy
    Good luck with your paed appointment. hope you dont have to wait too long for it?
    glad your gp didnt just strug you off either image x
  • annebopannebop
    Although it's reassuring they took you seriously and you've already got a referral for an appointment, it's worrying me now!! I had passed it off as a phase, something that they go through. I have been watching out for it since your post and he hasn't done it quite so much, maybe a couple of times a day at the most. How often does your LO do it? Anyway I wish you luck for the appointment, hope you don't have to wait too long and it turns out to be nothing. Thanks for updating and take care xx
  • Cat71 GolCat71 Gol
    Was there any update on this? My baby is doing the same image
  • EmmyjEmmyj

    My baby has been doing this for a while, not every day just randomly but some days are worse then others. Is there update from the paed appointment as I'm starting to get really worried there's something wrong with her and the dr just keeps telling me she's fine... Pls help 

  • MotherBearMotherBear

    I just noticed today that my LO started twitching while he ate. I didn't think much of it at first, and thought maybe he was just uncomfortable. He didn't do it long and he didn't seem like he was in pain. He kinda of squinted his eyes little bit and that seened abnormal but he stopped doing it when the twitches stopped. He did it a few times throughout the day and I thought it was kind of weird, but I'm not TOO worried yet. He also did it tonight when he was super tired and cranky, but again it wasn't long maybe a whole 5 seconds and he was done. This is normal baby spasm, right? He's also 7 months and 3 weeks. Around the same age as all the forums I look up about baby twitches. 

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