My 6 week old infant was diagnosed with bell's palsy this week. I understand that this is not an uncommon disorder immediately preceding delivery due to delivery trauma or pregnancy complications, but the onset happened at 6 weeks with my baby. My family physician, the er doc and my pediatrician has never seen it is a baby (except for preceding delivery). There are cases in children following certain illnesses but this has baffled these docs. The pediatrician has consulted a pediatric neurologist and even he is surprised. We've been given the option to see the neurologist for observation and possible testing the but risks of the test and treatment outweigh his condition right now so we've opted to give it some time. Should I be concerned? Has anybody out there ever seen this is a baby at this stage? Please reply!