I can't feel my head shaking

Sometimes we will encounter many inexplicable situations, for example, we sometimes shake our heads and only realize it after being reminded by others. In fact, this is not a pathological condition, but a feeling of relaxation of the body. We may do these actions unconsciously, but it is not our intention. Excluding normal conditions, there are some pathological conditions that can also cause this situation and require attention. So, what are the other reasons for involuntary head shaking?

1. Incomplete development of the nervous system

The functions of all organs of a newborn baby are still incomplete, including the baby's nervous system. The main reason why the baby shakes his head is because the substance wrapped around the baby's nerve fibers is developing rapidly, so it will cause the baby to have a series of behaviors. These behaviors are very normal and will gradually improve and finally disappear over time. So don’t worry too much!

2. Uncomfortable sleeping

Just like we adults will feel uncomfortable if we fall asleep in a not so comfortable environment, if the room temperature is too high or the quilt is too thick, these situations will make the baby sleep uneasily, and the protest way of sleeping uneasily is to shake the head in various ways. So if the baby shakes his head while sleeping, the first thing the mother should do is to make sure whether the baby’s sleeping environment is suitable, including the indoor temperature, the thickness of the quilt, the height and hardness of the pillow, etc!

3. Expression of Will

Babies aged 6-10 months are also more likely to shake their heads, which often happens when they are happy, unhappy or about to fall asleep. Babies usually shake their heads while laughing or having an irritated expression, and each time they shake their heads quickly a dozen times, lasting about five or six seconds. Doing so can make the baby feel happy or relieve unhappy emotions, so in most cases this is just a way for the baby to express his or her wishes and enjoy himself or herself.

In addition, when the baby is seven or eight months old, he will be very interested in imitation. When babies see adults shaking their heads, they will find it very interesting and will keep imitating them. Also, when babies hear their favorite music, they will express their feelings about the rhythm of the music through actions such as shaking their heads and waving their hands. These are normal and healthy behaviors. If the baby is just shaking his head and his mental state, appetite, etc. are normal, there is no need to worry. However, you can teach your baby some other movements, which can help the baby's growth and development.