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 Posted: 06/09/08 - 03:03 Post subject: |
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My 9 month old son has just started doing this.
at first I was worried it was an ear infection.
but he is teething...so thats probably why..
I will take him to a doctor just to be sure.
but he usually smiles when he does it so hes probably just trying out his new thing that hes learnt |
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| Posted: 06/10/08 - 18:23 Post subject: |
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Of any of the individuals that have posted on here, no one has mentioned anything about their child's medical history. My son is not 8 1/2 mths and has been doing this head shake thing for a few months. He does, however, have a cleft palate and does have a history of problems with his ears. He had tubes put in his ears about 2.5 months ago, but the shaking continues. The ENT does say that the tubes look good and appear to be draining well, so I'm not sure that-at least in my son's case, the ears are related. However, the post from the gentleman regarding permanent hearing loss and nerve damage due to undiagnosed infections may be relevent. He did pass his newborn screening, but did fail subsequent hearing tests, but surgery wasn't performed for a few months post-failed tests. I'm not sure how long it takes for nerve damage to occur, but I will definitely explore this option further with the audiologist.
Thanks! At least I know my child and my family isn't alone in their concern. |
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| Posted: 07/02/08 - 22:47 Post subject: 5mo |
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Our daughter, who was born 2 months premature, (currently 5 months old ) is doing the same thing. I've read every single post here and the only thing that makes sense to us is the teething and when she's happy / tired. She does mimic us, we will shake our heads and say "No no!" and she will get a big smile on her face and shake her head back and forth very rapidly. Quite amusing, she also starts to cry when I act like I'm crying.  |
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| Posted: 07/08/08 - 22:17 Post subject: |
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My son is almost 4 and has done this since he was about 4 months old. Sometimes it's a "no" type shaking with just his head going back and forth - other times its a whole neck thing usually going to the right side almost like he was going to look over his right shoulder, and then goes into a shaking.
Short medical history: Among other problems - the main ones that may contribute to this are hydrochepalus ( un-shunted) and another rare birth defect of the cerebellum which can cause problems with balance and coordination. I noticed another post from an adult who said he had equilibrium problems and did this.
He does it all day long, anytime his head is not laying down. As soon as he sits up in the morning he goes at it. If I tell him to stop he can, but then usually starts again within a minute or two.
He is getting to the age where it is very noticeable and people ask about it, kids stare. I was hoping it would go away before he starts school in a few years, but now I'm worried. |
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| Posted: 07/19/08 - 05:59 Post subject: Baby and Head Shaking |
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| Babies shake their head "no" for awhile at about six months. Let it go. |
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