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Is it normal that my baby has body odor?
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No: Babies typically do not have any body odor, therefore this is a situation where your child needs to be examined.
Answered 12/26/2014
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No: Generally a healthy baby has no odor .. A noticable odor may mean baby stuck some foam up his/her nose and germs are backing up and causing odor. Various metabolic issues can cause the breath to smell fruity or the sweat to smell in distinctive ways. Any persistant smell should be evaluated.
Answered 7/3/2011
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