Question 1

why do babies turn their heads from side to side rapidly when they are sleeping?

Accepted Answer

Dreams: This most likely represents the rem stage of sleep, when your baby is dreaming.

Question 2

my infant 9 m old head most of the time sweats while sleeping in night.is it normal?what r the possible reasons

Accepted Answer

Sweaty infant: Many babies are over bundled due to fear of the child getting cold. This can cause overheating and increase the risk of SIDS. Your infant should wear the same amount of clothes as you. Monitor baby carefully for blue and cold fingers and toes. Don't use too many blankets. Here's a good hand-out: http://www.nih.gov/news/health/nov2010/nichd-02.htm  (If that doesn't solve it, see your pediatrician).

Question 3

recently, i am having headche in front of my forehead and above my head and its associated with teeth pain. i don't sleep well from my new infant. help?

Accepted Answer

Rule out teeth: Your pain symptoms are diverse, confused, and not specific.  All you can do is rule-out the teeth as a source of your pain by going to the dentist and getting and examination with x-rays.  Then you must fix whatever is wrong in the hope of stopping your pain. If the dentist says nothing is  wrong then you must go to the physician, because your pain could be serious.  I would not wait long.

Question 4

7 week old baby sweating on the forehead. hef face looks red. no fever. she is restless even while sleeping, she moves her head from side to side. cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Infants have relatively more head surface area than adults and will dissipate any heat excess through their head/scalp to maintain normal body temperature, This could be normal. If this is paired with poor feeding and activity it could be a sign of a heart condition. An exam would help sort this out.

Question 5

my infant baby opens her mouth while sleeping, what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: Babies usually breathe through the nose except for when crying, but if her nose is clogged up, she will breathe through her mouth. Make sure the nasal passages are clear of mucous by using the salt water nose drops and a bulb syringe. If you baby is comfortable and doesn't sound congested, no treatment is needed.

Question 6

is it common for the newly born babies to have milk coming out through the nose during their sleep?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is common for babies to spit up with feedings and/or with a change of position.  Having it come out the nose is common.  As long as baby is growing normally, is urinating frequently and having regular bowel movements, is content and is not having significant color change or any difficulty breathing, not to worry.  Make sure to discuss it with your pediatrician at your next checkup.

Question 7

can babies breathe through their mouth if their nose is stopped up while asleep?

Accepted Answer

Depends on age/posit: In the first 6m the neck is so short the baby must hold the head up & back to drop the jaw & mouth breathe. This is not a natural position so babies seldom sleep well.The growth of the neck by about 2-3 cm over that time allows the head to be neutral with the jaw open. In early infancy the nose must be clear to breathe without a struggle.

Question 8

my baby now is sleeping on his side and seems to be causing his flat head to worsen. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Examination Needed: Age unknown. Positional flattening: can occur due to persistent pressure on an area of skull; association w/ torticollis; may need therapy &amp; more. However a condition called Craniosynostosis causes: premature closure of skull bones; severe head/facial deformities; restrictive skull growth can cause brain damage, &amp; more; requires surgical fix. See baby's doctor now for correct diagnosis &amp; treatment

Question 9

why is the right side of my baby's head flat? he prefers to sleep on that side. the right side of his forehead sticks out a little too.

Accepted Answer

Recheck with doctor: Positional plagiocephaly happens when babies sleep in the same head position too much of the time. A baby's skull is "soft" because the bones are still growing and are not connected together yet. His skull gets flat where it is constantly being pressed. One can try putting him down with the pointy side of the back of the head resting on the bed. Pediatrician, and sometimes neurosurgeon, can help.

Question 10

is it normal my 2 month old baby prefers her left side when she's sleeping and she's awake? knowing that i keep switching her head right and left

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily : She may have tightness of the neck muscle limiting ability to turn her head to the right. This may be accompanied by flattening of the head on the other side. Have your doctor check this and if present, make a referral to a physical therapist.

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Why do babies turn their heads from side to side rapidly when they are sleeping

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My infant 9 m old head most of the time sweats while sleeping in night.is it normal?what r the possible reasons

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Recently, i am having headche in front of my forehead and above my head and its associated with teeth pain. i don't sleep well from my new infant. help?

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7 week old baby sweating on the forehead. hef face looks red. no fever. she is restless even while sleeping, she moves her head from side to side. cause for concern?

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My infant baby opens her mouth while sleeping, what is wrong?

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Is it common for the newly born babies to have milk coming out through the nose during their sleep?

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Can babies breathe through their mouth if their nose is stopped up while asleep?

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My baby now is sleeping on his side and seems to be causing his flat head to worsen. what should i do?

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Why is the right side of my baby's head flat? he prefers to sleep on that side. the right side of his forehead sticks out a little too.

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Is it normal my 2 month old baby prefers her left side when she's sleeping and she's awake? knowing that i keep switching her head right and left

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