Spasms in 9 1/2 month old healthy baby

I am posting these for other parents to see and compare with. Baby started having spasms, especially in morning and when tired at 9 1/2 months. We are waiting for EEG results... She is otherwise healthy. She also has facial "tics." *UPDATE:

My daughter's EEG was normal and the neurologist diagnosed her with tics, which is really a relief.

I did bring videos of my daughter to the neurologist appointment, which was so valuable. I definitely recommend that. He said that if it had been seizures, there would have been some decreased level of consciousness along with the "tics." Since she did not have that, he was certain it was not seizures.

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[mg450]

What did this turn out to be? Diagnosis? Your baby is very cute and hopefully doing great. Our 11 month old daughter starting doing the same thing a few days ago - seems to be more tonight - several dozen times in the past hour. Sound familiar?

[cyndorama]

I am happy to report that my daughter was diagnosed with tics. "Happy" because it is not something more serious, and the neurologist says that chances are she'll outgrow them. They did go away for a few months. She is 21 months now and just started having a different kind (more mild, just affecting her mouth.) The pediatrician says the kind she has now are very common.

[cyndorama]

Another update: Cora is 2 1/2 now, and has no evidence of any kinds of tics whatsoever. She is a normally developing, happy, healthy, toddler. Thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers!

[mstofevolution]

my son does this with his head all the time and if you could send me some advice i'd apprecciate it .. thnx for this post*

[SJGP123]

Please watch my video and tell me if you think I should be worried about my daughter or if these are just tics too...Please tell me if you have seen these before

[melly2melon]

hi my daughter is 9 months old today and has been having the exact same thing happen, except her head gose down and typicaly more angled. im calling her doctor in the morning. but i wanted to say thanks for posting this.

[bowpia]

Does she still do this? My daughter kinda does this too.

[TrinaDK]

She is really adorable, I really glad it's not seizure.

[kornbizkit16]

shes so cute =)