What Infantile Spasms Really Look Like, And Why They Terrify Us Most people have never seen an infantile spasm. They’re not always big, dramatic seizures. Sometimes they’re small, sudden, repetitive jerks, a quick crunch forward, arms flying up, eyes widening or rolling. They can come in clusters… one after another… like tiny earthquakes hitting your child’s brain. But here’s the truth: infantile spasms are one of the most dangerous and aggressive types of seizures. They attack the developing br

Infantile spasms are a type of seizure that occurs in babies. The spasms look like a sudden stiffening of muscles, and the baby's arms, legs, or head may bend forward. The seizures occur in a series of short spasms, about a few seconds. 🎥 Tiktok/nicu_musings | We Love Babies

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