A 38-year-old member asked:
Is it normal for babies to have ankle clonus during sleep?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Yes: Babies have ankle clonus as a normal finding both asleep or awake until they are about a year of age. It is a reflection of the immaturity of their nervous system and not a sign of damage as it would be for an older kid or adult.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Do babies usually have ankle clonus while sleeping?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Yes: Ankle clonus is considered normal in infants up to a year or more asleep or awake. It is a primitive reflex that will subside when the child's nerves mature enough to support standing and walking.
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Dr. Sanjay Agarwal commented
Pulmonology 28 years experience
While I agree with above, just make sure that it does not last a 'long' time
Dec 16, 2012
Last updated Jul 27, 2022
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