My 5 mo son has ankle clonus and has been checked with a pediatric neurologist. normal ultrasound, neurologist wiggled his feet and couldnt elicit anything. no other signs of cp - i.e. no spasticity etc. but i can elicit it at home. should i worry?

A virtual consultation is available with Healthtap. The finding if isolated and not associated with motor skills delay or weakness may be benign. Watch for signs of weakness and worsening,but it is reassuring that the pediatric neurologist did not recommend additional evaluation.

No. Ankle clonus is a reflection of the maturity level of the kids nervous system. It is often present to some degree until the kids start to cruise/walk between 9-15 months after the progression of nerve maturity occurs. These are normal primitive reflexes. Find it in a 2 yo and I consider CP. Relax.