Question
My child wiggles their head and hands when they are about to fall asleep while breastfeeding. This has been happening since they were 4 months old and now they are 9 months old. What could be the reason for this?
Answer
It’s best to have your child’s brain CT scan reviewed by a doctor to confirm if there is any brain damage. You should also continue to look for signs of developmental delays or other functional disorders. It is a normal phenomenon for babies to wiggle their heads and hands occasionally during sleep or breastfeeding, as some brain cells are in a state of rest while others are in an excited state during the early stages of sleep. Additionally, if a baby is deficient in calcium, the excitability of the nervous system increases, and there may be occasional trembling of the hands and feet. If a baby frequently or for a long time shows wiggling, it should be checked promptly at the hospital to rule out other diseases.