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Regarding 4-Month-Old Baby’s Sleep Behav
My baby is 4 months old, and sometimes while sleeping, he suddenly gets startled—like he throws his arms and legs, or he starts crying out or looks shocked. Is this normal, or could it be a sign of something we should be concerned about? As we noticed each and every small things about him and his development.
Please guide us .
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It a normal startle reflex. Don't have to worry.
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take a video of u notice any kind of abnormal movement other than this startle response.
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It is a normal reflex as per your history
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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8 yrs exp
Pune
No issues it's normal
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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5 yrs exp
Rajkot
It's normal
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Dr. Jyothi
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2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It can be a normal reflex but should have a physical consultation with pediatrician for confirmation
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Dr. Devaraja
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
It seems to be a startled reaction to auditory stimuli or other factors. This is my assessment drawn from your history.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
This is normal reflex only
Nothing to worry
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Dr. Rahul Kamble
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11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please have a physical consultation done for examination of the child.
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Dr. Chayan Sarkar
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Agartala
It can be a normal reflex if in response to any stimulus like loud sound .
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Better to get the baby examined by a paediatrician nearby .
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings it could be normal reflex kindly consult with Pediatrician in person to confirm
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