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My son is 5 months old & he shudders when he's excited is this normal & how important is the shuddering attack & when does it disappear ?
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Shuddering: Shuddering in infancy is a normal response to various stimuli and usually disappears by a year of age.
Answered 10/26/2013
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Urination: When babies get excited thy often urinate. When babies urinate they often shudder.
Answered 12/16/2013
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