Baby clenched fists

My LO is 10 weeks today and since birth his fists have been clenched and when I try to play with him his arms are so stiff and his fists stay clenched. He waved his arms around himself they are not fully locked but they only move when he wants to move them. Is this ok? Or should I see an osteopath maybe?

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I would definitely ask your health visitor and if they dont know a GP or as you say, perhaps and osteopath

I would say it’s normal. My 3 month / 13 week old still is clenched a lot but has recently started to loosen his fists these last 10 days or so. He’s starting to grab toys now so I think it’s developmental

Very normal. Quick google search - “
At 10 weeks old, clenched fists are very common and usually a normal part of development caused by the palmar grasp reflex. Your baby is also likely going through growth and learning to explore. However, as your baby approaches 3 to 4 months, you should begin seeing their hands open up more frequently to reach for objects or bring to their mouth.” X

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