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Jerky movement in hands and legs during
My baby is 12 days old and sometimes when he is in sleep, he starts shaking hands and legs and it continued until he is sleeping. I am not clear why it is happening.
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It's normal, called at jitterniess.
If the shaking stops when you hold the hand/leg then nothing to worry.
If it's otherwise then you need to urgently visit your pediatrician.
Also make a video of the movements, it will help in diagnosing the condition.
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