Why does the baby shake his head?

When mothers are taking care of their babies, they will find that their babies often shake their heads. Many mothers are worried that the babies are unwell or have some diseases. There are two situations in which babies often shake their heads. One is a normal physiological phenomenon and the other is caused by a disease. When a baby shakes his head, mothers should make judgments based on the situation.

1. Imperfect development of the vestibular system.

The vestibule is an organ for maintaining balance and is one of the earliest senses to develop. It accounts for a large part of a baby's early sensory experiences, which are critical and will affect higher-level emotional development and cognitive abilities. Most babies go through a phase of vestibular "self-stimulation" where they move their head and body. It usually starts at 6 to 8 months.

2. Imperfect development of the nervous system.

Babies in the neonatal period will often tremble, their faces turn red due to exertion, and they shake their heads from side to side. This is because the baby's nervous system is not fully developed, the myelination of the nerves is not complete, and their excitement easily spreads. As the baby grows older, the nervous system becomes more mature and the excitement gradually disappears.

1. The baby is calcium deficient.

If the baby is calcium deficient, some may also shake their head. It is important to observe whether the baby has excessive sweating, crying at night, restless sleep, baldness on the back of the head, etc.

2. Baby eczema.

If your baby's brain development is normal but he still shakes his head frequently and cries during sleep, this is most likely caused by a skin disease. Eczema is also one of the reasons why babies shake their heads.

If your baby keeps shaking his head while sleeping, it may be that the temperature in the room is too high, or the quilt is too thick, causing the baby to be too hot and his head to itch and he is shaking his head. In this case, mothers should pay attention to the fact that the temperature of the baby's sleeping environment should be appropriate and not too hot.

4. Suffering from otitis media or otitis externa.

If a baby suffers from otitis media or otitis externa, due to the discomfort in the ears, the baby will want to improve the condition by shaking his head, often accompanied by scratching his ears. At this time, the mother should pay attention to whether the baby is in severe pain, irritability, or crying.