Clenching teeth and fists

Hi moms, The last few months when my 13 month old gets frustrated, especially when I would tell her no, she would clench her fists and teeth and start shaking. At first I found it funny and sometimes as a joke I would ask her to do it because i thought it was cute. Tonight the clench fists and teeth looked a little different. I thought she was having a seizure. It happened when I was changing her on her changing pad in her bedroom, but I woke her up to change her because she pooped and she stretched her arms above her head and stiffened up and clenched her teeth. I picked her up after the diaper change and she did the same- clenched teeth and arms out shaking. Is this something I should be concerned about? I know she’s done it before but this time it just looked different because she stared straight ahead and did it and then it happened a few more times after that. Should I be concerned? Is this something your toddler does when maybe they’re cold or upset?
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FYI- googling these symptoms takes you down a terrifying rabbit hole that a first time mom does not want 😭

I never experienced that and my daughter does get frustrated at times. I suggest you see her doctor and asked. Maybe record it as well so you can show the doctor if you are in contact with them by phone (since I text with my pediatrician so not sure if you have same access to yours)

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