{"id":20217,"date":"2022-09-23T11:07:40","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T11:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/"},"modified":"2022-09-29T11:33:30","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T11:33:30","slug":"why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my baby hyperventilate when excited?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#Why_does_my_baby_hyperventilate_when_excited\" title=\"Why does my baby hyperventilate when excited?\">Why does my baby hyperventilate when excited?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#Is_baby_panting_normal\" title=\"Is baby panting normal?\">Is baby panting normal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#Why_is_my_baby_breathing_like_a_dog\" title=\"Why is my baby breathing like a dog?\">Why is my baby breathing like a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#Why_does_my_baby_get_overly_excited\" title=\"Why does my baby get overly excited?\">Why does my baby get overly excited?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#Why_do_babies_make_hyperventilating_noises\" title=\"Why do babies make hyperventilating noises?\">Why do babies make hyperventilating noises?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#Why_does_my_baby_hold_his_breath_when_hes_excited\" title=\"Why does my baby hold his breath when he&#8217;s excited?\">Why does my baby hold his breath when he&#8217;s excited?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#Why_does_my_infant_pant_like_a_dog\" title=\"Why does my infant pant like a dog?\">Why does my infant pant like a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#Why_is_my_9_month_old_gasping\" title=\"Why is my 9 month old gasping?\">Why is my 9 month old gasping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#Should_my_baby_be_panting\" title=\"Should my baby be panting?\">Should my baby be panting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_baby_breathes_heavily\" title=\"What does it mean when a baby breathes heavily?\">What does it mean when a baby breathes heavily?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_baby_is_breathing_properly\" title=\"How do I know if my baby is breathing properly?\">How do I know if my baby is breathing properly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#Why_is_my_newborn_panting_like_a_dog\" title=\"Why is my newborn panting like a dog?\">Why is my newborn panting like a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_babys_breathing\" title=\"When should I be concerned about my baby&#8217;s breathing?\">When should I be concerned about my baby&#8217;s breathing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#What_does_it_sound_like_when_a_baby_is_having_trouble_breathing\" title=\"What does it sound like when a baby is having trouble breathing?\">What does it sound like when a baby is having trouble breathing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#What_does_normal_breathing_look_like_in_a_baby\" title=\"What does normal breathing look like in a baby?\">What does normal breathing look like in a baby?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#Is_it_normal_for_babies_to_get_overly_excited\" title=\"Is it normal for babies to get overly excited?\">Is it normal for babies to get overly excited?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#Is_over_excitement_a_disorder\" title=\"Is over excitement a disorder?\">Is over excitement a disorder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#Why_does_my_child_get_over_excited\" title=\"Why does my child get over excited?\">Why does my child get over excited?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#Why_does_my_baby_seem_hyper\" title=\"Why does my baby seem hyper?\">Why does my baby seem hyper?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#Is_it_normal_for_babies_to_hyperventilate\" title=\"Is it normal for babies to hyperventilate?\">Is it normal for babies to hyperventilate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#Why_does_my_baby_sound_like_shes_gasping_for_air_while_sleeping\" title=\"Why does my baby sound like she&#8217;s gasping for air while sleeping?\">Why does my baby sound like she&#8217;s gasping for air while sleeping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#What_does_it_mean_when_babies_make_weird_noises\" title=\"What does it mean when babies make weird noises?\">What does it mean when babies make weird noises?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#When_should_I_be_worried_about_baby_noises\" title=\"When should I be worried about baby noises?\">When should I be worried about baby noises?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#Why_does_my_baby_hold_his_breath_when_excited\" title=\"Why does my baby hold his breath when excited?\">Why does my baby hold his breath when excited?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited\/#Is_it_normal_for_babies_to_hold_their_breath\" title=\"Is it normal for babies to hold their breath?\">Is it normal for babies to hold their breath?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_baby_hyperventilate_when_excited\"><\/span>Why does my baby hyperventilate when excited?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Babies rapidly breathe when something affects their respiratory system, such as <b>not getting enough oxygen. Doctors call rapid breathing tachypnea. When a baby exerts themselves, such as during crawling or crying, they need more oxygen, so their breathing rate may increase.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-hyperventilate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is it normal for puppies to hyperventilate?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_baby_panting_normal\"><\/span>Is baby panting normal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Newborns take lots of rapid, shallow breaths &#8211; almost like they are panting. Sometimes they take longer, slower breaths followed by shallower ones. Then they may pause for a couple of seconds and not take a breath at all. This is what is called periodic breathing.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9CRhHj9OB2Y\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_baby_breathing_like_a_dog\"><\/span>Why is my baby breathing like a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What happens in <b>croup? Children with croup usually have these symptoms: A barky cough which sounds like a dog&#8217;s or seal&#8217;s bark, noisy breathing, and sometimes heavy movement of the chest when breathing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_baby_get_overly_excited\"><\/span>Why does my baby get overly excited?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Overstimulation happens when children are swamped by more experiences, sensations, noise and activity than they can cope with. For example, a newborn baby might get very unsettled after a party where they&#8217;ve been cuddled by a lot of grown-ups. A preschooler might have a tantrum after a big event like a birthday party.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_babies_make_hyperventilating_noises\"><\/span>Why do babies make hyperventilating noises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Laryngomalacia is a common cause of noisy breathing in infants. It happens when a baby&#8217;s larynx (or voice box) is soft and floppy. When the baby takes a breath, the part of the larynx above the vocal cords falls in and temporarily blocks the baby&#8217;s airway.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_baby_hold_his_breath_when_hes_excited\"><\/span>Why does my baby hold his breath when he&#8217;s excited?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Breath-holding spells can happen when a baby is angry, scared, startled, or otherwise bothered. In rare instances, babies will hold their breath so long they actually <b>faint. Breath holding is common and voluntary, but if it leads to fainting it&#8217;s best to discuss with your pediatrician.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_infant_pant_like_a_dog\"><\/span>Why does my infant pant like a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Newborns take lots of rapid, shallow breaths &#8211; almost like they are panting. Sometimes they take longer, slower breaths followed by shallower ones. Then they may pause for a couple of seconds and not take a breath at all. This is what is called periodic breathing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_9_month_old_gasping\"><\/span>Why is my 9 month old gasping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most children outgrow laryngomalacia by about 9-18 months old, once the tissue in the larynx has grown stiffer. Symptoms for laryngomalacia include: Noisy breathing (stridor), a high-pitched squeaking noise you hear when your baby breathes in. Difficulty feeding and gasps or chokes during feeds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_my_baby_be_panting\"><\/span>Should my baby be panting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Newborns take lots of rapid, shallow breaths &#8211; almost like they are panting. Sometimes they take longer, slower breaths followed by shallower ones. Then they may pause for a couple of seconds and not take a breath at all. This is what is called periodic breathing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_baby_breathes_heavily\"><\/span>What does it mean when a baby breathes heavily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Babies rapidly breathe when something affects their respiratory system, such as <b>not getting enough oxygen. Doctors call rapid breathing tachypnea. When a baby exerts themselves, such as during crawling or crying, they need more oxygen, so their breathing rate may increase.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-196834 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/What-does-it-mean-when-a-baby-breathes-heavily.jpg\" alt=\"What does it mean when a baby breathes heavily?\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/What-does-it-mean-when-a-baby-breathes-heavily.jpg 800w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/What-does-it-mean-when-a-baby-breathes-heavily-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/What-does-it-mean-when-a-baby-breathes-heavily-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_baby_is_breathing_properly\"><\/span>How do I know if my baby is breathing properly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs and Symptoms Is your child breathing faster than usual? Retractions &#8211; <b>Check to see if the chest pulls in with each breath, especially around the collarbone and around the ribs. Nasal flaring &#8211; Check to see if nostrils widen when breathing in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_newborn_panting_like_a_dog\"><\/span>Why is my newborn panting like a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A baby&#8217;s breathing is not consistently rhythmic. <b>Newborns take lots of rapid, shallow breaths &#8211; almost like they are panting. Sometimes they take longer, slower breaths followed by shallower ones. Then they may pause for a couple of seconds and not take a breath at all.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_babys_breathing\"><\/span>When should I be concerned about my baby&#8217;s breathing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>See your doctor immediately if your child: <b>is grunting or moaning at the end of each breath. has nostrils flaring, which means they&#8217;re working harder to get oxygen into their lungs. has muscles pulling in on the neck, around collarbones, or ribs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_sound_like_when_a_baby_is_having_trouble_breathing\"><\/span>What does it sound like when a baby is having trouble breathing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wheezing. <b>A tight, whistling or musical sound heard with each breath may indicate that the air passages may be smaller, making it more difficult to breathe. Stridor. An sound heard in the upper airway when the child breathes in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_normal_breathing_look_like_in_a_baby\"><\/span>What does normal breathing look like in a baby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A newborn&#8217;s normal breathing rate is about <b>40 to 60 times per minute. This may slow to 30 to 40 times per minute when the baby is sleeping. A baby&#8217;s breathing pattern may also be different. A baby may breathe fast several times, then have a brief rest for less than 10 seconds, then breathe again.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_babies_to_get_overly_excited\"><\/span>Is it normal for babies to get overly excited?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overstimulation occurs when a baby or child experiences more stimuli than they can handle or are used to, explains Dr. Kevin Kathrotia, a neonatologist and pediatrician. According to Kathrotia, <b>overstimulation in babies occurs fairly often. It&#8217;s most common from about 2 weeks to 3 to 4 months old, he explains.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_over_excitement_a_disorder\"><\/span>Is over excitement a disorder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mental illness that brings severe high and low moods and changes in sleep, energy, thinking, and behavior. People who have bipolar disorder can have periods in which they feel overly happy and energized and other periods of feeling very sad, hopeless, and sluggish.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_child_get_over_excited\"><\/span>Why does my child get over excited?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many kids with ADHD struggle with self-control. They can also have trouble switching gears from one situation to the next. <b>Sensory processing issues can also lead kids to getting overexcited. They get overwhelmed by input that comes in through their senses, which can make them overexcited.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9_-5XVrFIwA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_baby_seem_hyper\"><\/span>Why does my baby seem hyper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s been suggested that possible causes could include <b>prenatal stress or a traumatic birth. Some babies may become high needs after experiencing some type of separation from their mother at birth.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_babies_to_hyperventilate\"><\/span>Is it normal for babies to hyperventilate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is normal for babies to breathe faster than adults and older children. Some infants briefly breathe more quickly than usual or stop breathing for several seconds. As long as their breathing returns to a normal rate, it is not usually a cause for concern.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_baby_sound_like_shes_gasping_for_air_while_sleeping\"><\/span>Why does my baby sound like she&#8217;s gasping for air while sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs and Symptoms Symptoms of <b>sleep apnea vary from child to child. Loud snoring, which may be followed by pauses in breathing or gasping for air, is the most common symptom.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_babies_make_weird_noises\"><\/span>What does it mean when babies make weird noises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s grunting, groaning, snorting, and all sorts of other funny sounds that you&#8217;ll hear out of her. But according to Dr. Levine, all those strange noises are caused by <b>baby&#8217;s nasal passages being pretty narrow in the newborn stage, leading the mucus that gets trapped in there to create some added sound effects.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_be_worried_about_baby_noises\"><\/span>When should I be worried about baby noises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In summary, most of the noises your baby makes are perfectly normal. Warning signs of something more serious can include <b>blue or purple lips, a baby holding his\/her breathe for more than 20 seconds at a time or fever in the first 28 days of life<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_baby_hold_his_breath_when_excited\"><\/span>Why does my baby hold his breath when excited?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Breath-holding spells can happen when a baby is angry, scared, startled, or otherwise bothered. In rare instances, babies will hold their breath so long they <b>actually faint. Breath holding is common and voluntary, but if it leads to fainting it&#8217;s best to discuss with your pediatrician.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_babies_to_hold_their_breath\"><\/span>Is it normal for babies to hold their breath?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Breath-holding is when a baby or child stops breathing for up to 1 minute and may faint. It can happen when a child is frightened, upset, angry, or has a sudden shock or pain. <b>It&#8217;s usually harmless but can be scary for parents, particularly when it happens for the first time<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my baby hyperventilate when excited?Is baby panting normal?Why is my baby breathing like a dog?Why does my baby get overly excited?Why do babies make hyperventilating noises?Why does my baby hold his breath when he&#8217;s excited?Why does my infant pant like a dog?Why is my 9 month old gasping?Should my baby&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":196412,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-does-my-baby-hyperventilate-when-excited.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20217"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20217"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20217\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":196835,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20217\/revisions\/196835"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/196412"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20217"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20217"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}