.svg)
.svg)
.png)
Want to share your parenting queries and get answers
Get Solutions and advice from other parents and experts
Ask a QuestionGuardian of a 1 yr 7 m old boy5 months ago
Q.
#asktheexperthello doctor my baby is 15 months old during sleep he twitches hands and legs in everyday why this happen ?I consulted 3 pediatricians all said its a sleep myoclonus but still worrying every day when will it stops please reply clearly??
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
1 Answer
POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy5 months agoA. It’s completely understandable to be concerned about your baby’s movements during sleep. Twitching of hands and legs in a 15-month-old baby during sleep is usually normal and common. These are called sleep myoclonus—brief, involuntary muscle jerks that often occur during the transition between sleep stages.
Since you’ve already consulted three pediatricians and they all confirmed it’s normal, it’s reassuring. Here’s why this may be happening:
Immature nervous system: At this age, the brain and nervous system are still developing, which can cause such involuntary movements. REM sleep phase: Babies spend more time in active or REM sleep, during which movements, twitches, and even vocal sounds are common. Growth and development: Muscle twitching can be a part of normal muscle tone development and nervous system activity.
When to be concerned: If you ever notice other signs like stiffening, unresponsiveness, bluish lips, or twitching while awake, or if episodes last a long time or increase suddenly, then it’s worth a follow-up with a pediatric neurologist.
But in your case, since it's mild, happens only during sleep, and doctors have ruled out any issues, there's no cause for worry. Just keep monitoring and ensure your baby gets good nutrition, hydration, and enough rest.
Report Abuse
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Guardian of a 11 m old boy
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Guardian of a 1 yr 3 m old boy
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Guardian of a 11 m old boy
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Mom of a 3 yr 5 m old girl
Q. I could feel mild twitches in hands and legs of my toddler in deep sleep.. is that common
Read More
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Guardian of a 11 m old boy
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Guardian of a 10 m old boy
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Guardian of a 10 m old boy
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Guardian of a 5 yr old boy
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Guardian of a 1 yr 3 m old boy
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Guardian of a 7 m old boy
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
SUGGESTED ARTICLES
Do you know any solution to this question?Let’s go to the app - To help out fellow parents & to get answers to your questions
Add An Answer
Post Answer