My 5 month old baby makes a fist with her left hand....?

Question

most of the time, I have heard making a fist can me a sign of cerebral palsy. Is this true? She doesn't always make a fist but does it a lot and only her left hand. She reaches mostly with her right.

Answer 1

no.

my son makes fists all the time and does all sorts of weird stuff with his hands.

he is completely fine  

Answer 2

its probably nothing to worry about, if your really concerned you can go to a doctor

3 signs of cerebral palsy

1. only can speak in some sentences by the time 5 years old, when usually can speak almost complete language

2. sometimes walks on tiptoes

3. clenches fist

dont panic, just check with doctor

Answer 3

Oh My!  No, I don't think you need to be worried about her making fists.  If she can open her fist and hold on to something she should be fine.  You'd also notice other problems if it was cerebral palsy.  

Answer 4

I dont think so. babies make fists for a long time.