Newborn Twitching While Sleeping- 260 Questions Answered

How to make a newborn baby - who is 2 months old to start sleeping in their own bed ? .... Pls advise and give some suggestions . Mine seems to always want to sleep near me

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Dr. Vinit M MehtaPediatrician | Vadodara

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They can sleep with mother for 2 years and maybe more too and that is okay ... Read More

My 8 montb old baby is twitching a lot while sleeping. He also cries a lot at night and wake up.... he is unable to sleep deep. he is not sleeping properly..he rolls a lot while sleeping. is there anything to worry about his twitching during sleep?

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Dr. Jinia SahaPediatrician | Kolkata

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Kindly consult, he needs detailed assessment of his condition. ... Read More

Hi my baby is 3 years old having adenoids grade 4 and tonsils grade3. She twitches while sleeping and her hand and foot keeps on twitches while sleeping. Is it because of adenoids??

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Dr. Siraj KhanamPediatrician | Nellore

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Hi, adenoids will cause sleep disturbances, should get evaluated for twitches, sleep pattern of child; kindly consult for further evaluation ... Read More

My newborn 25 days old not sleeping well and always streching body and grunting a lot during sleep... Sometimes didn't burp after feeding also

Asked for Female, 28 Years 633 Views v

Dr. Kirandeep SodhiPediatrician | Mohali

These are normal movements of the newborn ... Read More

Hi My baby girl is 20 days old. Whenever I make her sleep on back she makes noises and passes lots of gas. I make sure she burps after every feed. But when I make her sleep on the left side she sleeps peacefully. So can I make a newborn sleep on the left side instead of the back.

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Dr. Alpana MeenaPediatrician | Sawai Madhopur

Baby can sleep on lateral position but make sure after every feed baby should burp and keep baby on shoulder for 20-25 min for burping ... Read More

I have a newborn one month old. She sleeps all day and awake throughout the night with crying even after feed.which makes me exhausted.want to know for how long a newborn have this sleep pattern? is there anything I could do so that she sleeps during the night?

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Dr. R.K. SinghPediatrician | Varanasi

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It will settle in 2-3 months, till that u also sleep during the day,, give one breast at a time ... Read More

My newborn son always sleeps on his side, left or right even though we lay him down on his back. We are not swaddling him. Please let me know if sleeping on side for newborn baby is normal or should we be worried?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 343 Views v

Dr. Soudip SahaGeneral Physician | South 24 Parganas

Generally sleeping position preferred is supine ... Read More

Yesterday nught when I try to sleep I suddenly twitch and I am not able to sleep. Sometimes leg twitches while sometimes head twitches. It happens just when I am about to fall asleep and wakes me up. please help. Also I have been taking less water. Is that the reason ?

Asked for Male, 22 Years 269 Views v

Dr. Deepak A NNeurosurgeon | Bangalore

Less water. Decrease d calcium intake anxiety are the causes... If u correct it it will get reduce d ... Read More

My newborn baby is practiced to sleep next to me and breast feed as I had c section delivery. 20 days past, even now she always cries and demands for sleeping position breast feeding and she sleeps with my nipple on. She uses me as a pacifier all the time. Everytime she cries only for suckling and sleep. Now I can't change her habit. I don't know h

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Asked for Female, 27 Years 255 Views v

Dr. Satya Narayan GuptaPaediatrics | Jaipur

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Hello Latching breast nipples all the time is normal . Newborn baby empty the breast for more milk production. Once the adequate milk production will be there. Baby will start unlatch the nipples. So ... Read More

Dear doctor. Had a strange sensation of twitching sometimes inside head, at times in parts of hands while about to sleep yesterday night. ( Also in light sleep). I was made to wake up fearing falling multiple times. Was not able to sleep again for few hours. Is this some kind of epilepsy. I am in bit of stress and anxiety lately. Also one the toe f

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Dr. Deepak A NNeurosurgeon | Bangalore

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yes it could be epilepsy. Get EEG. and consult neurologist or neurosurgeon. ... Read More

My newborn daughter of 5 days is having red colored vaginal discharge for last 1 day although there is no foul smell and she is eating and sleeping well, do I need to worry ? Im going for my scheduled pediatric visit in 1 day should I rush to the doctor prior to that ?

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Dr. NagarajuPediatrician | Kurnool

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Need not to worry ... Read More

Hi doctor, we have observed sudden twitch of upper lip from past one month while he is talking and when he is sleeping he is ok. Please advice

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Dr. Shiv DubeyPediatrician | Bhopal

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Hi. You need to make a video of it and share. Otherwise if it’s non progressive and not associated with any other symptoms we can wait and watch . ... Read More

My 1-month-old baby having gas problem on last 3 days he is not crying like colic pain but due to that he is having uncomfortable for sleeping once the gas issue solved he is sleeping good. Is this normal for newborn babies

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Dr. Jayalakshmi RajeshPediatrician | Chennai

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U have not described what exactly is happening.kindly ensure that u burp him after every feed.. exclusive breast feeding will help ... Read More

My left eye lower lid is twitching from last few days , pls tell me how it can be cured . It is twitching on and off from last 1week.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 240 Views v

Dr. Isha ChaturvediOphthalmologist | Lucknow

Get enough sleep. Hydrate yourself well. And also take a break from screen time. It is a type of muscle twitch which can happen in any other part of your body (for example twitching in arm/leg muscles ... Read More

I am a female and a student. 30 years age. My left under eye is twitching since a month. I don't have any stress as such and my sleep is proper.

Asked for Female, 29 Years 61 Views v

Dr. Saba KausarOphthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Bangalore

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Could be micro nutrient deficiency. Please consult online ... Read More

My son whenever has gastric issues or blocked nose, he wakes up from sleep with mouth twitching followed by salivating. Kindly advise

Asked for Male, 12 Years 30 Views v

Dr. P SurendharGeneral Surgeon | Tirupur

Gastric issues like what? need more info on that. Blocked nose since when? could be several reasons including adenoids. Need a video of the twitching. Also need to know about his other comorbidities ... Read More

Hello doctor My baby is 15 months old during sleep from when he was at 6 months old he twitches hands and legs every night from every few seconds to minutes we consulted 3 pediatricians all said it's a sleep myoclonous but yesterday we went for eeg it shows abnormal we are worrying so much please reply clearly

Asked for Male, 1 Years 659 Views v

Dr. AparnaNeurologist | Ernakulam

Myoclonic jerks in this age group can be due sleep myoclonus, myoclonic epilepsy and several other metabolic/ genetic issues. You can consult a pediatric neurologist or an Epileptologist regarding fur ... Read More

Hello Dr, My lower eyelid twitches alot atleast thrice a day since one week. It is not accompanied by any pain but I feel alot irritated due to this. Yes my screen time is more but it has always been. I sleep properly. What can be the reason?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 362 Views v

Dr. AparnaNeurologist | Ernakulam

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Eyelids twitches are usually related to eye fatigue or general tiredness. Try reducing some more of your your screen time. Ensure adequate hydration. Also get some time to relax.Check if you are anemi ... Read More

Hello doctor My baby is 13 months old during sleeping he twitches and vibrates his hands and legs in every night is this normal?? Why this happens??I noticed this when he was at 5th month old but still continues..Please I'm worrying so much

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Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

It's totally normal. Not to worry at all. If no fever . ... Read More

Hello dear My baby is 13 months old during sleep he twitches his hands and legs all over night and sometimes he vibrates his leg very few seconds is this normal ?? Please reply clearly I'm worrying so much 🙏🙏

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Dr. Kritika VermaPediatrician | Jammu

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Small twitching lasting very few seconds can occur normally but still you can make a video recording of same for proper consultation Also, is the child developing and growing Normally? ... Read More

My never on left palm is twitching since few hours. There is pain also. How do I get rid of it? Anything that I can do for it?

Asked for Female, 22 Years 166 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar GuptaGeneral Physician | Greater Noida

It can be due to stress . Avoid it. Just massage and relax ... Read More

My baby is 12 months I noticed twitches when he was at 6 months old still these twitches are continued in every nap every day for every few seconds in whole night is this normal please reply

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1 year baby twitches hands and legs in every nap is this normal he stated when he was at 6 months old still continue in every day

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I get twitching near my face - right side near nose and the same is happening on my left eye lid also. Is this something related to lack of sleep or consuming too much caffeine or anything?

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Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

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Possible. DEFICIENCY OF VITAMINS???? Assessment of vitamin b12 VITD3 advisable. Calcijoint sachet one per week for four weeks. ... Read More

Hi, is it normal to twitch while sleeping . My baby is 3 years old and her hand and foot keeps on moving while sleeping quite often. Her hb is 13.8 and calcium is 10mg/dl ,vitamin d is30.2 ng/ml , Iron is83ug/dl , total protein is6.9g/dl .the red part is rbc count which is5.51mill/mm3 ,neutrrophills is29.2% vitamin b12 is little high 944pg/ml, lymp

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Dr. Siraj KhanamPediatrician | Nellore

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Hi, will appreciate if you can upload a video recording of movements Sleep myoclonus might be due to disturbed sleep caused by adenoids If sleep is disturbed much get polysomnography done Consult for ... Read More

My newborn baby is just 2days.. He is not all crying and sleeping full day .. not even crying for feeding.. also mom is not getting breast milk so the doctor is given powder milk so we are feeding him every 2hrs.. we are really worried is this normal activity or anything to be worried about. Need genuine advice

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Dr. Farha HasanPediatrician | Delhi

Hello you should take your baby immediately to the paediatrician.. it could be due to low blood sugar. ... Read More

My newborn baby just 2days he not crying much .. he is just sleeping all day, not crying for feed also.. even if we wake him up he wakes up just 5mins and again go for sleep.. also mom is not getting breast milk.. so doctor given milk powder.. we are feeding him every 2hrs .. we are worried so much. is this normal need genuine advice.

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Dr. RamlingPediatrician | Bhalki

Newborn babies will sleep for 20hours /day They will wake up when they feel hungry If not responding to stimulus, Reduced acceptance of feed, Repeated Vomiting, Fever, or Increased work of breathing, ... Read More

When should newborn be massaged after birth. Is it safe to remove newborn breast milk during massage.

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Dr. Anjana WarrierPediatrician | Chennai

Can start from 4 weeks. Should avoid pressing or squeezing baby's breasts ... Read More

My newborn is 2 months old..some times hiccups like movements are observed in her stomach while sleeping..what are those?? Is it a concern? Please suggest

Asked for Female, 28 Years 81 Views v

Dr. PrakharGeneral Practitioner | Greater Noida

Hiccups are normal. If there's no difficulty in breathing, no need to worry. ... Read More

Is my baby - 50days old allowed to sleep on my chest .. Pls advise she finds it v comfortable to sleep on my chest

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Dr. Kumud Babu SinghPediatrician | Patna

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Ok it's good for baby ... Read More

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How to make a newborn baby - who is 2 months old to start sleeping in their own bed ? .... Pls advise and give some suggestions . Mine seems to always want to sleep near me

My 8 montb old baby is twitching a lot while sleeping. He also cries a lot at night and wake up.... he is unable to sleep deep. he is not sleeping properly..he rolls a lot while sleeping. is there anything to worry about his twitching during sleep?

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Hi my baby is 3 years old having adenoids grade 4 and tonsils grade3. She twitches while sleeping and her hand and foot keeps on twitches while sleeping. Is it because of adenoids??

My newborn 25 days old not sleeping well and always streching body and grunting a lot during sleep... Sometimes didn't burp after feeding also

Hi My baby girl is 20 days old. Whenever I make her sleep on back she makes noises and passes lots of gas. I make sure she burps after every feed. But when I make her sleep on the left side she sleeps peacefully. So can I make a newborn sleep on the left side instead of the back.

I have a newborn one month old. She sleeps all day and awake throughout the night with crying even after feed.which makes me exhausted.want to know for how long a newborn have this sleep pattern? is there anything I could do so that she sleeps during the night?

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Yesterday nught when I try to sleep I suddenly twitch and I am not able to sleep. Sometimes leg twitches while sometimes head twitches. It happens just when I am about to fall asleep and wakes me up. please help. Also I have been taking less water. Is that the reason ?

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Hi doctor, we have observed sudden twitch of upper lip from past one month while he is talking and when he is sleeping he is ok. Please advice

My 1-month-old baby having gas problem on last 3 days he is not crying like colic pain but due to that he is having uncomfortable for sleeping once the gas issue solved he is sleeping good. Is this normal for newborn babies

My left eye lower lid is twitching from last few days , pls tell me how it can be cured . It is twitching on and off from last 1week.

I am a female and a student. 30 years age. My left under eye is twitching since a month. I don't have any stress as such and my sleep is proper.

My son whenever has gastric issues or blocked nose, he wakes up from sleep with mouth twitching followed by salivating. Kindly advise

Hello Dr, My lower eyelid twitches alot atleast thrice a day since one week. It is not accompanied by any pain but I feel alot irritated due to this. Yes my screen time is more but it has always been. I sleep properly. What can be the reason?

Hello doctor My baby is 13 months old during sleeping he twitches and vibrates his hands and legs in every night is this normal?? Why this happens??I noticed this when he was at 5th month old but still continues..Please I'm worrying so much

Hello dear My baby is 13 months old during sleep he twitches his hands and legs all over night and sometimes he vibrates his leg very few seconds is this normal ?? Please reply clearly I'm worrying so much 🙏🙏

My never on left palm is twitching since few hours. There is pain also. How do I get rid of it? Anything that I can do for it?

My baby is 12 months I noticed twitches when he was at 6 months old still these twitches are continued in every nap every day for every few seconds in whole night is this normal please reply

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