Is it normal for baby to pant when excited/angry?

lizal

My DS is 2 1/2 months, and about 3 weeks adjusted.  Lately he's had a period of time during the day when he's very alert and he kicks his legs a lot.  When this happens, he breaths shallow almost like he's panting.  When he's resting, he doesn't do this.  It's only when he's excited or upset.  Is this normal or does this indicate a problem?  I didn't think much about it because it was only during these two active periods.  Can you please give me your input?  Thanks.  I'll be asking the ped too.

lemen99

I'm not really sure without hearing it, but DS does some odd things when he's excited.  Sometimes he even holds his breath and lets it out slowly because I think he likes that sound. :-)

 

Ali05

yeah I wish I could hear it....it doesn't hurt to call the pedi. Kevin does breathe differently when he is exciting and going in windmill mode (arms and legs flying) but of course I don't know if it's the same as your LO. 

LisaandBryan

One of my guys makes weird noises when hes excited. Very wierd haha, I wouldn't worry too much

clyoungsey

I think this sounds (by your description) what my guy does.  I haven't really worried about it, it just sounds like he is excited.  But I do wish too, that I could hear it.