What to do if your 5-month-old baby has cerebral palsy?

Cerebral palsy is a common disease in the human body, and this disease can be congenital or acquired. Generally, it is congenital, such as when the baby is still a fetus, the pregnant woman does not pay attention to health and safety, or it is caused by smoking and drinking, etc. Some parents will find that their 5-month-old baby has cerebral palsy. In the face of this situation, people need to take some measures to deal with it. The following is a detailed introduction to what to do if a 5-month-old baby has cerebral palsy?

Symptoms of cerebral palsy in 5-month-old baby

The clinical manifestations of cerebral palsy are diverse and vary at different age stages. The symptoms of cerebral palsy in infancy are not obvious, and many parents cannot detect it. The symptoms of cerebral palsy in infants are mainly manifested in the early stages as being extremely quiet or irritable, with thumbs turning inward and toes pointed when crying, difficulty in feeding, uncoordinated sucking and swallowing, and some motor development delays. Understanding the early manifestations of cerebral palsy in infants can help parents detect their children's abnormal behavior early and take some intervention measures.

How to care for a 5-month-old baby with cerebral palsy

1. Daily care for children with congenital cerebral palsy should develop effective intervention plans based on the different ages and levels of children, and use assistance as much as possible and gradually reduce assistance. Truly developing the self-care ability of children with cerebral palsy can also be regarded as a method of rehabilitation training for children with cerebral palsy.

2. Psychological care. Congenital cerebral palsy in children has a long course and slow effects. The families of the children are prone to anxiety and worry, and may even want to give up treatment. Active and effective psychological counseling can enhance their confidence in treating the disease, and patiently explain that cerebral palsy can be rehabilitated through appropriate measures such as physical therapy, rehabilitation therapy, drug therapy, and surgical treatment.

When children are young, they cannot foresee danger or illness on their own, so mothers should observe and communicate with their babies more in life. Although he is still young, if you often play with the baby, you will be able to discover it after a long time. If even the mother does not pay attention, others will not be able to discover it, so most of the time it depends on the mother to see it.