3 Month Old Favoring One Side

My son did this and I mentioned it at his 3 month visit. They said maybe it was a stroke in utero, so they wanted to do an MRI. So be prepared to hear something along those lines. As far as I have heard from talking with other moms when we were going through this, most heard the same thing. Our son did not have a stroke however. He had another condition (caused by my thyroid being wacky) that caused his muscles on his left side to be tight. As he got older his left hand would stay in a fist and get even tighter the more he concentrated on doing something. He was never really weird about his legs, his was mostly his hand and arm. If you want to talk more feel free to message me on here. I will explain more if you would like, just don't want to write a novel on here :) Eitherway, if he has already had his 3 month visit, then I would call and make an appt and not wait until his next well visit (as other moms have said) Props to you for noticing youself. My doc said normally things like that are not caught until they are older because parents just think their kids are right/left handed...but truth is at that age, they should not prefer either and you are right on to question this.

Yes, good instincts, he's too young to be favoring one side yet.

If your next well baby check up is soon, then please mention the difference and preference with your doc. If it's more than a couple of months, I would call and schedule an appt sooner.

Talk to your pediatrician. When my son was infant he needed physical therapy for what sounds like something similar. Wasnt serious, but worth looking into. Hes not too young to favor one side. My son did from birth.

Hi,
I am a pediatric physical therapist and I would recommend speaking to your son's doctor about what you have been noticing. Many times parents just know that something doesn't seem right but can be hesitant to mention it to the doctor. If the doctor feels there may be something going on he/she can order specific testing and also refer you to physical and occupational therapy.
I agree that it is best to start whatever may be needed early on than to wait before his development becomes more affected.
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Go to see your pediatrician- best to have these things checked out. If your ped doesn't think it is an issue and you think it is- see another doctor- trust your gut

Hmm. Babies tend to develop the strength of one side more than the other. I would mention it to the Pediatrician at his next well visit. Ask for a vision test also.

M.