Question

Why do babies often shake their heads when they wake up? The Shake your head motion seems very comfortable, and I’m not sure what the cause or condition might be. The baby doesn’t cry frequently and is not even a month old. I hope to receive a detailed response from professionals, thank you!

Answer

Hello, there are several possible reasons why a baby may shake their heads while sleeping:

  1. Shake your head related to developmental delays.
  2. Shake your head caused by calcium deficiency, which may lead to sweating on the head and shaking it back and forth on the pillow, resulting in bald spots.
  3. Shake your head due to eye diseases, including congenital nystagmus, underdeveloped extraocular muscles, or congenital strabismus.
  4. Shake your head caused by epilepsy, such as West syndrome or Leox syndrome. (Provided by China Children’s Network)
  5. It is recommended to undergo a check-up.