Baby Shaking Head

by Shaun
(hull)

Why does my 5 month old son shake his head from side to side?

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Baby Shaking Head

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Jun 23, 2009
 Head shaking
by: Baby Help Line - Annie

Hi Shaun,

Many babies start doing a head shaking thing as part of learning to get control of their body. They may be imitating you, or may have discovered they get lots of response from you when they try this trick.

However it may also indicate an ear infection, if you think your baby has had a cold or may have an infection it is worth checking out. Babies will sometimes shake their head when the inner ear is blocked, and they are trying to get more comfortable.

Some babies also shake their head when they get tired. I remember one little baby that would shake her head until she fell asleep!

So in general, it is probably just an interesting stage, but worth checking for any infection.

Have fun with your little boy, such a lovely age!

Annie Desantis
Aug 10, 2009
 baby shaking head
by: Anonymous

My son does the same since 1 week,He got for weeks the cold been a few times to the doctors with him about his cold.But they don't want to give someting for his cold.Next week he is 6 months old.
Sep 15, 2009
 I shake my head to sleep
by: Karabo

Hello, I am 24 years old and I shake my head before I sleep. It helps me sleep better, it's my best part of going to sleep. I have been shaking my head to sleep since I was a baby. I'm a perfectly healthy and academically gifted lady. On nights of bad weather and thunder, I tend to shake it more rigorous. As a child I was taken to doctors and neurologist as my family found it strange and troublesome. I'm not ready to stop shaking my head, but ready to compromise for my partner should I get married. My twin sister also did the same a baby but stopped before the age of 4. It's normal for babies to do this and stop before school going age, rarely does it go into adulthood.
Sep 18, 2009
 Please comment more.
by: Mike

hi all. My baby is 6 months old and she shakes her head from time to time. I took the time out to research the internet and I am glad to read comments that this is just a stage of babys growth and that this does not present a real worry should they carry this later in adult life.

Its a relief to hear such comment. I just wanna make sure though that it is really of no medical or health concern. Please comment.

Thanks.
Dec 11, 2009
 baby shaking head
by: Anonymous

Hello Everyone,

My baby is 10 months old and I notice that he shake his head from side to side whenever he seems sleepy, but as a mom, I still worry if I misread his sign and that there is more to his head shake. Now, I am very glad to know that this is just a stage of baby growth.

It is great that Shaun post this question and read response from everyone.

Jan 11, 2010
 realived...
by: dana

i am so realived now that i read your comments.My 7 months old baby is doing the same thing and i was so worried.now i know is just normal.
Jan 20, 2010
 Head Shaking
by: Sid Durham

I am a mother of twin boys who are seven months. tonight Parker scared the bejesus out of us when he started shaking his head while his eyes were rolling around in his head. I would call his name and he would reach for an yogurt bit, but then passed out in his highchair. He has never done this before and his brother Miles has never done this either. I immediately thought it was a reaction to his medication for an upper respritory infection, but after checking the side effects we determined that the meds were not the reason. I am glad that I read everyone's comments, but I will be contacting their doctor tomorrow to make sure everything is ok.
Mar 27, 2010
 Head shaking not to worry
by: Meredith

If your baby shakes his / her head and they loose their balance or thier eye roll around or back or they fix their eyes as in a trance this may indicate a more serious problem. Seizures can be due to head trama or epilepsy. Please take your baby to the dr if any of these symptoms are present. A friend of mine discovered their babys skull was not growing to accomodate rapid growth and it was causing their daughter to have these problems. NEVER TAKE A CHANCE and be comforted with internet advice.
Apr 09, 2010
 My Son shakes his head before sleeping since 1 month old
by: Dirk

My Son shakes his head before sleeping since 1 month old. I remember he developed rashes on his cheeks and my wife and I were thinking that it is his way of scratching his cheeks on the pillow or blanket by shaking his head to relieve the itchiness on his cheeks. He is now 7 years old and he still shakes his head when he feels sleepy, about to sleep or when he is asleep and slightly waken up by a noise and tries to sleep again.
May 05, 2010
 My grandson 7 months old
by: Anonymous

My 7 month old grandson shakes his head almost like he gets a chill like babies do when they pee. Any thoughts?
May 15, 2010
 tremble as if she is cold
by: Anonymous

I have twin girls, 8 months old, and one of them I have noticed very rarely will tremble as if she is cold. She may do this 2 times in a day and then I wouldn't notice it again for about a week or so. I am really concerned now and will visit the doctor. Does anyone know if this is normal?
May 19, 2010
 9 months shakes head
by: CJ Boyd

My 9 mo old shakes his head like he is watching a tennis match (started a month ago) every time he nurses or rests his head on your arm. I thought it was odd and it bothered more lately as it increased, I finally discovered a bump on back of his neck that seemed to be mostly under skin and probably a bug bite. Sure enough, when i touched he avidly tried to soothe an apparent itch or discomfort by rubbing it on my hand. Pay attention to your gut feelings and inspect your little ones. If you think it is something, have the pediatrician check it out.
Jun 07, 2010
 I have been rolling my head since i was a baby.
by: James

Good, I found something about this on the net. I am 41 and still do it, although not as much. Maybe it is like counting sheep. Take care rolling heads.
Jun 18, 2010
 shaking
by: Anonymous

my son is one year old and he shakes his head and roles his eyes all the time some times he will throw his self back like 5 time in a row with his eyes rolling im not shore if this is normal ...when he has these symothems he some times he will yell after its over not like it herts him but just a normal baby yell
is this normal??????
Jun 18, 2010
 shaking
by: Anonymous

my son is one year old and he shakes his head and roles his eyes all the time some times he will throw his self back like 5 time in a row with his eyes rolling im not shore if this is normal ...when he has these symothems he some times he will yell after its over not like it herts him but just a normal baby yell
is this normal??????
Jun 26, 2010
 baby shaking head
by: ruthy

when my son was 6 months old he used to shake his head side to side real fast while smiling.I thouhg it was something serioud it turns out that they just do that to try and keep themselves awake..as their bodies grow they are going to be taking less naps so they r gonna try and stay awake i guess it was a way of staying awake...
Jul 01, 2010
 Same here
by: Anonymous

My nearly 11 month old started doing this yesterday. She seems fine, though I do wonder if it's an ear infection since we've been going swimming so much lately.

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