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What Causes Quivering Jaw In An Infant?

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Question : Baby is 7 months old and occasionally has a quivering jaw. Not necessarily when cold. Normal?
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Quivering jaw

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
What you describe is normal and nothing to be concerned about. The nervous system is not yet mature and these types ofovements can happen. No reason to worry.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Eric Goldstein (2 hours later)
Do you know when a child will usually grow out of this?
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Typically 12-18 months.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Quivering Jaw In An Infant?

Brief Answer: Quivering jaw Detailed Answer: Hello. I just read through your question. What you describe is normal and nothing to be concerned about. The nervous system is not yet mature and these types ofovements can happen. No reason to worry.