convulsion Vs Normal sucking reflex..

A 3.5month old baby was presented with this type of movement in the mouth while sleeping... Cry/reflex/activity-Avg.. No H/O birth asphyxia, hypoglycemi&Neonatal jaundice.. Sucking well in the breast.. neck holding not properly developed yet.. What is the diagnosis&treatment?

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completely normal . check developmental milestones like social smile eye contact with mother recognized familiar faces . open hands n closes then . can hold neck a bit when on tummy

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Very brief movements,difficult to see also. Looks like sucking reflex

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They are normal non nutritive sucking during sleep. Not covulsions..

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its normal...no treatment required...check milestones acc to age i.e.social smile,mother recognition

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