Question

My baby is already six months old, but he still can’t roll over, his legs don’t jump, and there are no expressions of joy or sadness. Does this kind of behavior indicate cerebral palsy in premature infants?

Answer

  1. Some newborns with overly sensitive or overly excited impulses (especially low birth weight infants) may show symptoms during hunger, but cerebral palsy can also occur even when not hungry. 2. Excessive restlessness, persistent crying, difficulty falling asleep, general weakness, limbs that are either overly soft or tense; about 30% of children with cerebral palsy show similar painful symptoms within the first three months after birth and may suddenly experience severe crying. 3. Frequent spitting up, opening the mouth wide, tongue sticking out, decreased or increased movement may be early symptoms of cerebral palsy.