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What Causes Sudden Jumps In A 8 Week Old Child?
hi i have a 8 weeks doughter and she have a lot of jumps like she get scared of something..i am worried about that::is it normal for her to have those strange movements like she is not realaxed;;its very wierd. she like suddenly jump and pick up her hands and legs...please help im very worried
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Hello. Welcome to HCM. Don't be afraid mam. This is called the startle reflex. It is nothing you should worry. All babies do this and it goes away with time. In your womb baby was warm and had not so much space. Now in the new world she does this reflexes as a protective instinct. A good way to help with this is swaddling the baby. She will feel more secure and will sleep more soundly.
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