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Shivering of leg
My baby girl is 3.5 month old, current weight is 6.1 kg and her birth weight was 2.2 kg, her leg shivers sometimes, specially when she is sleeping or while feeding. Is this normal ?
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These brief shivering movements during sleep or feeding are usually normal at this age and happen because the baby's nerves are still developing. Since your baby is feeding well, gaining weight, and is otherwise active, there’s no need to worry right now
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continue to monitor, but do consult if the episodes increase or look unusual
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Hello, I understand your concern
Looks like Benign Neonatal/Myoclonic Jitteriness
Common in infants
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Try to gently hold or touch the baby’s leg – jittery movements often stop (helps distinguish from seizures)
Continue exclusive breastfeeding or formula
Ensure regular follow-ups for growth & development
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Red flags:
Shivering lasting >15–20 seconds or involving whole body
Associated crying, eye rolling, stiffness, or limpness
Occurs frequently and during wakefulness
Feeding difficulty, lethargy, or poor weight gain
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This may be jitteriness
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nothing to worry
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Can be jitteriness in which case nothing to worry.
Record a video the next time you notice it and consult your pediatrician
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Dr. Anjali Maini
Pediatrician
33 yrs exp
Gurgaon
The condition is known as jitteriness, commonly seen in the first month of life but can extend to next few months too. Mostly a benign condition and self limiting. It usually will resolve with time max by 1 year of age
She is growing well. Hopefully she is reaching well with her milestones too - I will expect her to have the social smile, can follow objects, your face with her eyes as you move sideways, holding her head ( a little bobbing is ok - will become stronger in 1-2 months) , makes cooing sounds when interacting with you, holds objects if you give her
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If milestones good don’t worry
If she is in exclusive breast fed, do supplement with vitamin d 400 IU per day
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