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8.5 month shaking head back & forth
Hello doctors my baby is 8.5 months old baby who has met almost all milestones in range suddenly she started getting lower 2 & upper two teeth 3 teeth's are already 80% out & now her 2nd upper teeth is popping up she is getting teeth from almost 25 days back to back but from last 1 week she started rocking her head back & forth which will last for 4-5 seconds and she does few times in a day when i hold her which i got very scared I recorded and showed to 2 Pediatricians because google showed autism but both Pediatricians said since she is teething and getting so many at once due to pain & pressure in gums she is self soothing but still am so worried because none of my friends babies did this
Do babies rock head back & forth during teething i watched so many YouTube videos and nobody has mentioned that teething cause back & forth motion
Thanks in advance
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Yes, babies may rock their heads back and forth during teething or due to other discomforts as a form of self-soothing. This behavior is considered normal in many babies and toddlers and often resolves on its own.
Self-soothing: Rhythmic movements like head rocking provide comfort and pleasure to babies, which can help them cope with pain or pressure from teething.
Common behavior: Approximately 20% of babies exhibit head banging or rocking behaviors during their first and second years.
When to be concerned: The behavior typically only becomes an issue if it results in injury, disrupts sleep, is frequent and lasts for a long time, or is accompanied by a loss of developmental milestones
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