ABSTRACT
Constant spontaneous movements in the first months. Many observers agree in reporting constant movements of normal infants in the first few weeks of life. As the baby lies on its back, there is random kicking, twisting of the body, turning of the head from side to side, movements of hands and especially constant movements of the mouth. Even the toes, I noticed in B on the first day, ‘ are very active, closing and opening spontaneously \ These movements continue for several months. Thus
B at o ; 2. Mouth and hands in constant motion as he lies happy on the couch, o ; o\, the hands are constantly opening and shutting and sometimes scratching his eiderdown, sometimes the fingers are moved over the lips or clutched in the mouth.
