Random Head Turning

It sounds like your child may have what is called torticollis. This is a spasm of the neck muscles and one of the symptoms is exactly what you described. The good news is that it is treatable with muscle relaxing meds., physical therapy and, yes...even BOTOX in some cases (as long as it is done by someone with lots of experience in how to place the botox)! So, going to the Dr. is exactly what you should be doing. If it is torticollis, the pediatrician should have picked it up and begun treatment but just probably wants another opinion from a specialist. They will rule out other things like petit mal seizures...etc.Thanks for letting me respond. Be well. Best of luck. D.

I have not dealt with this myself but I did know a girl when growing up that had a similar issue. She suffered from mild epilepsy and those were a form of seizures. it came from the flickering of the tv and flouresent lights.
It was not serious and she ended up taking medication & was fine.

A bit of advice before you go to the Dr. if she does this infrequently I would try to get it on video so that the Dr. can see what your talking about in the event it doesn't happen in the office. Good Luck and pray.

Could just be a personal thing she's developed, but I'm glad you're seeing a neurologist just in case. Let us know how it goes:)

I'd blame the Wiggles....jk. It could just be a mild twitch - but better to have it checked out!! Let us know how it goes.

I have little in the way of direct advice to offer, but I saw a previous post mention BOTOX and had to say something. My son has torticollis (which results in him leaning his head to one side, not a "twitching" as you describe - I'd be much more inclined to believe it some type of mild seizure than tortocollis, but then again I'm not a dr). Anyway, my son saw an orthopedist who wanted to inject his neck muscles with Botox. I found this odd and did a TON of research prior to our 2nd visit. Botox is used very effectively in ADULTS, its results are scattered and undependable in pediatric patients! Our physical therapist actually sees a child who was injected because after he was he lost nearly all control of his head (couldn't control the neck muscles effectively). I would be very wary of this method if its suggested. My son has worked nicely with a physical therapist and his torticollis is getting better.

Good luck, please do update after you've seen the dr. :)