Children sometimes stiffen up when they’re having a bowel movement, especially if the stool is hard. Another theory is that your child is simply stiffening because he’s excited or frustrated. He may also be discovering new ways to use his muscles.
Why is my new born baby so stiff? High muscle tone causes the baby to be stiff and rigid. Newborn babies with this condition may have difficulty with mobility and flexing. A stiff baby is often called hypertonic or is said to have “stiff baby syndrome.”
What does it mean when your child’s arms are stiff? If your child seems stiff or rigid, he may have what’s described as high muscle tone (hypertonia), which means that his muscles are chronically contracted. You may notice that your child holds his hands in tight fists or that he seems unable to relax certain muscles.
Why does my child stiffen up when he has a bowel movement? Children sometimes stiffen up when they’re having a bowel movement, especially if the stool is hard. Another theory is that your child is simply stiffening because he’s excited or frustrated. He may also be discovering new ways to use his muscles.
How can I tell if my child’s limbs are stiff? You may notice that your child holds his hands in tight fists or that he seems unable to relax certain muscles. He may have trouble letting go of an object, for example, or difficulty moving from one position to another. And his legs might cross (like scissors) when you pick him up.
