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2018-09-22 01:52:27
My baby is 5 months old. He shakes his head vigorously right to left and left to right mostly while trying to sleep or sometimes during sleep. Is everything ok with that?
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it's seems normal.. but better to make video of that head movement... nd show to ur dr. it will help.. to say yes it's really normal

Answered2018-09-23 20:42:15

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Yes, it is likely to be normal, do share your concern with your pediatrician as needed,

Answered2018-09-22 05:43:17

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It seems to be absolutely normal.
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Watch if the same is accompanied by any other abnormality
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Do share ur observation with the pediatrician during visit

Answered2018-09-22 06:01:12

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