How can one differentiate tremors from seizures in a newborn?

Tremors can indeed be differentiated from seizures in a newborn by the fact that tremors can be stopped by holding or gently restraining the affected body parts. This is because tremors in infants often represent benign physiological phenomena or are related to conditions such as hypoglycemia or withdrawal, rather than the electrical discharges in the brain that characterize seizures. Holding the newborn can provide a calming effect and reduce or stop the tremors as they may be influenced by the infant's level of comfort and environmental factors.

In contrast, seizures are neurologically driven events that are not influenced by physical intervention, meaning that they will continue regardless of whether the infant is held. Identifying this distinction is crucial for appropriate assessment and management in a clinical setting.