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Should i be worried if my baby shakes his leg in his sleep?
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Shakes: You didn't mention his age. If no other symptoms except shaking of legs during sleep only, not to worry much. Anemia can be one of the causes. Make sure temp. In the room is not too high (in winter- keep 70 f day, 68 f night). Toddlers can have growing pain causing leg movements with sleep disturbance. Talk to his pediatrician during next visit, he might check hemoglobin after an exam.
Answered 11/27/2017
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