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Mom of a 4 yr 3 m old boy4 years ago

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#AskTheExpert jerky movements of one hand during feeding and urination..is it serious??

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy4 years ago

A. Immature Nervous System In newborns, the pathways that carry the signals from the brain to the parts of the body aren't yet fully developed, causing jerky and twitchy movements. As the baby's nervous system matures, these movements will become more fluid.

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