https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 25 May 2026 07:23:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-arching-back-paranoid-mama#post-1221619 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:34:31 +0000 erinpye 1221619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ours did it and was diagnosed with reflux. It went away after we figured out she was tongue tied (causing the reflux), and had her revised, and then took her to 2 craniosachral therapy sessions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-arching-back-paranoid-mama#post-1221462 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 21:02:25 +0000 wheres_c 1221462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JamieLee: I have health anxiety too. My LO did this and he was fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-arching-back-paranoid-mama#post-1221139 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:52:55 +0000 hilsy85 1221139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>this is so normal, and it turned into my LO arching his back every time I put him on his back or put him in something. Don't worry! It only gets worse--wait til he's older and stronger. Every time I put him in the stroller or change his diaper it's a wrestling match! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-arching-back-paranoid-mama#post-1221130 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:38:44 +0000 danda 1221130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for posting this! My 4.5 month old does it too...and I agree with others that it seems to be when wanting to roll over, when tired, when done eating, or for fun. I discussed with the doctor at her 4 month appt who said the baby looked great and he wasn't at all concerned. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-arching-back-paranoid-mama#post-1221113 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:16:31 +0000 MoonMoon 1221113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's normal to be anxious! But my baby (5 months) does this and has been since the beginning. He usually does it when he's done with being held or eating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-arching-back-paranoid-mama#post-1221081 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 13:37:50 +0000 Fronkinzankinsbride 1221081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JamieLee: totally understandable. I have a good dose of paranoia myself so I don't blame you for asking! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-arching-back-paranoid-mama#post-1221073 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 13:32:15 +0000 Sapphiresun 1221073@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My three month old does this as well. I just assumed it was an exerting their independence thing, and yet another "because she can". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-arching-back-paranoid-mama#post-1221069 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 13:28:32 +0000 JamieLee 1221069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Fronkinzankinsbride: that's what I thought but I'm a paranoid person. I've been in counseling for anxiety disorder and hypochondria and my worry has transferred from my health to my son's. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-arching-back-paranoid-mama#post-1221057 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 13:11:35 +0000 Fronkinzankinsbride 1221057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds like normal reflexes. I think if it were one of the other possibilities (Brain damage, Opisthotonus, CP) you would have other signs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-arching-back-paranoid-mama#post-1220989 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 12:12:06 +0000 Adira 1220989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Xander does this ALL THE TIME! Sometimes he just wants to be in a different position - sometimes he's letting me know he's done eating - sometimes he's just trying to roll over or something! I think it's normal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-arching-back-paranoid-mama#post-1220977 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 12:00:35 +0000 autumnlove 1220977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My baby has been arching since she was six weeks...usually to tell me she is tired or hungry. (I think..lol!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-arching-back-paranoid-mama#post-1220969 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:51:39 +0000 katsupgirl 1220969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JamieLee: it freaked me out too when started doing it. So weird. Glad to help! :happy: I'm going to take the picture off because the thread isn't hold. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-arching-back-paranoid-mama#post-1220926 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:18:33 +0000 JamieLee 1220926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is why I love this community. Quick reassuring responses. You ladies are awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-arching-back-paranoid-mama#post-1220924 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:17:58 +0000 JamieLee 1220924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@katsupgirl: thank you! That's what it looks like. I'm just such a basket case about everything...</p> <p>@swedishfish: thanks. He is usually smiling while doing it, or smiling just before and after. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-arching-back-paranoid-mama#post-1220921 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:17:13 +0000 Lindsay05 1220921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO used to do this a lot. Usually during diaper changes, she would just jerk and stiffen up like a board. She never cried and didn't seem in pain. She eventually just stopped doing it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-arching-back-paranoid-mama#post-1220915 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:13:45 +0000 swedishfish 1220915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>R still does this occasionally...I think it's normal! @deerylou once compared it to holding a smiling 2x4! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-arching-back-paranoid-mama#post-1220914 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:12:41 +0000 katsupgirl 1220914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My baby was doing something like that around the same time. I think it's normal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-arching-back-paranoid-mama#post-1220905 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:08:09 +0000 JamieLee 1220905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi ladies. My son is three months and he has been doing this thing where he stiffens up like a board. He does it in the swing, bouncer, bath, on the floor, and when I'm trying to out him in his car seat. He doesn't cry when he's doing it usually. He's on Zantac for reflux.</p> <p>I made the mistake of googling it, and I got all variety of horrifying diagnoses. Brain damage, Opisthotonus, CP. So now I'm freaking out. This is my personality...I always assume the worst. My husband always gets mad at me when I consult dr. Google but I can't help myself. </p> <p>Any thought or experiences with this? </p>