What to do if your baby frequently shakes his head from side to side during sleep

Babies sleep frequently shake their heads from side to side can be seen in physiological phenomena, pathological conditions (such as vitamin D deficiency), intervention needs to be based on the cause of the decision, such as vitamin D deficiency needs to be supplemental vitamin D.
1. Physiological phenomenon: if the baby sleeps around the environment at a higher temperature, the baby sweats more, can stimulate the scalp, the above phenomenon, the baby’s general condition is good, there is no abnormal discomfort symptoms, discretionary adjustment of indoor temperature or to reduce the above symptoms can be relieved by the blanket.
2. Pathological conditions:
(1) Vitamin D deficiency: such as nutritional vitamin D deficiency rickets, the baby in the early stage of the disease can appear increased neural excitability, such as sweating to stimulate the scalp, the phenomenon of frequent shaking of the head from side to side can occur in the sleep state, the treatment of vitamin D supplementation is needed, and appropriate sun exposure.
(2) Dermatological diseases: such as more serious facial and scalp eczema, due to the obvious discomfort can appear the above phenomenon, the treatment needs to strengthen the local moisturizing, can use glycerite lotion to relieve itching, and discretionary use of dinexed and other glucocorticoid drugs.
It is recommended to consult a doctor for a clear diagnosis, and follow the doctor’s instructions to carry out targeted treatment, so as not to miss the opportunity for treatment. The above drugs should be used under the guidance of a physician.