Question
What’s causing an 8-month-old baby to frequently shake their head and stick out their tongue? Parents are very concerned and hope to receive professional advice. Previous treatments and outcomes: We have not paid attention to them. Assistance needed: Please have a professional examine the child’s condition and determine the cause.
Answer
An 8-month-old baby frequently shaking their head and sticking out their tongue may be because the child has just learned these actions and finds them amusing. They might be repeating these actions to attract attention after receiving encouragement from adults for their first attempts. It could also be a behavior resulting from the incomplete development of the nervous and muscular systems, both of which are normal actions. Therefore, parents are advised not to worry too much.