My daughter doesn't stop moving! She's been this way since she was born - always moving her hands and legs. She's always the most active in playdates: crawling to touch babies' faces and mums' feet. Is this hyperactive behavior something to worry about?

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Babies come with different personalities too. Some babies tend to be more active compared to other. Hyperactive is one of the ADHD symptoms, and it is normally diagnosed between age 4-18 years old. Thus, you can't tell if your child has ADHD at this moment. Also, ADHD comes with other signs also, not necessary solely hyperactive. 3 Types of ADHD in Children Doctors may classify symptoms as the following types of ADHD: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/adhd-children -Combined type (inattentive/hyperactive/impulsive). Children with this type of ADHD show all three symptoms. This is the most common form of ADHD. -Hyperactive/impulsive type. Children show both hyperactive and impulsive behavior, but for the most part, they are able to pay attention. -Inattentive type. Formerly called attention deficit disorder (ADD). These children are not overly active. They do not disrupt the classroom or other activities, so their symptoms might not be noticed.

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