Baby shaking head

ITS BECAUSE THE BABY IS SLEEPY!

I tend to agree with funknuggets. I noticed my son pulling at his ear and already hearing from other parents that that's a sign of an ear infection I took him to his doctor who confirmed that it was indeed an ear infection. A day or two later I noticed him shaking his head as if saying "No". At first I thought it was really cute because I thought he was Imitating his mother or just generally playing around, but as it became and more often habit I began to worry. But now reading the previous posts I am pretty convinced that this too is a symptom of an ear infection.

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My son has been shaking his head for 2 weeks and was diagnosed with an ear infection yesterday. It's always worth getting checked out.

my baby sister, when ever she was 8 months old. it goes away.

my son got his 2 month shots on the 24 th last month and he started shaking hi head in his sllep while being breast fed it only lasted like two seconds then 16 day later it happened again when he was breast feeding and asleep and it lasted for a few seconds. Other than that hes normal when hes awake. Not sure what to do with this.

my son is now 1yr and 3 mos old. we 1st observed his head shaking since he was 3 or 4mos old if i was not mistaken. But during that time, he shakes his head few times a day. However, at present, he is shaking his head sidewards (as if saying no) more often. If any of you has some helpful idea that you can share, please dont hesitate to post it here ***this post is edited by moderator *** *** private e-mails not allowed **
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Never call a parent stupid for wanting to check and make sure their baby is okay. That is asinine!

Most of the time, head shaking is normal. Sometimes it's because they are excited, sleepy, have an ear infection, are imitating someone, etc. If you have any doubts, get your baby checked out, but just know that most of the time your child is perfectly healthy and normal.

Good luck to everyone, when your instincts are peaked, nurture it and check it out.

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Update: About 14 months old the shaking head problem went away on its own. I think in her case it was just a normal phase that some babies go through. It clearly wasn't an ear infection or seizures and maybe it was because she was teething but it just stopped. My daughter is almost 4 years old and is perfectly healthy and extremely smart! My son started shaking his head "no" when he was about 4 months old, similar to my daughter, but this time around I was not concern at all. After 2 or 3 months passed by it just went away on its own. Whats funny is how I was at the Target parking lot and I heard 2 moms talking about the "shaking head" issue regarding their babies and they came to the conclusion that it just happens! I think there is no exact reason why babies do this or doctors don't know why but I think its maybe just a normal phase and it seems like a lot of babies go through this. I asked my doctor what could it have been and he basically had no real answer to give me. Don't get me wrong it is always best to check with your doctor to rule out everything but like in my situation my daughter was completely healthy with no infections or anything and it was just a normal phase.

I notice everyone is making comments about children at leat 6months old or older.....I was with a girl yesterday who's baby is only 8WEEKS old, shaking his head side to side, and his eyes appear crossed at times when he is doin it.

The older kids yes, VERY NORMAL....but a baby 8weeks...shldn't really know HOW 2 move his head so vigorously!!...These R those careful weeks, where we can't wait to see them start lifting their heads on their own...and to be doin something so much MORE than a common head lift was scary 2 watch.

It did seem involuntary, and very scary 2 watch...I am a mother of 2 almost fully grown men 21 and 18........This young woman is a new mom, and I didnt want 2 alarm her....but i love her baby boy, who we thout was my G.son (turn out, he is not)...eithr way...I'm only finding topics where pple think their OLDER babies doin it is cute.....8weeks isnt something he shld B doin yet in my opinion!!

My son started shaking his head like a serious no no no motion the day after he got his last immunizations when he was 8mo old. Our doctor said it might be nothing but sent us to a neurologist which ANY doctor should do for an EEG. Our son is having tremors. If something seems real wrong, there probably is something going on. Has anyone correlated Immunizations with this problem?

My son is 6 months old and started this head shaking thing recently. I was very concerned. At first I thought Autism but that just didn't fit to me because hes very advanced for his age. So, I kept digging as I see so did many concerned parents. My husband and I have noticed that he does it when hes tired or figthing sleep. But we have noticed that hes rubbing or tugging at his right ear too. He has a doctor appointment on Friday so we shall see what is the cause of this. But I am releived to see that there are other babies who do the same  thing. Because I do not remember my daughter doing this at all.

It is a faze. I also did this as a child until about age 6. Then I just stopped. No worries and please don't start giving your child some drug to stop him from doing this harmless method of putting himself to sleep. I'm now a faather of six and in my 50's and very happy and successful.

It is very scary.  My daughter is now 12, but she did it from the time she was 1 month to about 7 months.  We also thought it was autism or something.  She crawled when she was about three months and walked at 5 1/2.  My husband always said she was obviously extremely bright and was trying to process information.  This may be true, since she is now gifted beyond her years.  Just secure the head when they move. They turn out fine.  Not trying to be funny but does the baby do it when certain people hold him/her. Could be bad breathe. My husband had that issue and she only did that with him or someone else with bad breathe.  I will be honest and say that she did suffer from a speech impediment for the first 7 years of her life.  So for the last five years, she is definitely making up for what she was left out of.  I also put blessed oil on her and asked God to make her all better and he answered my prayer!

Hi, my som 8 month son has also a head shake Yes or no. What ever happend with your childe?