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How come my 3 wk old baby wake up screaming after only a few minutes of falling a sleep?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Pediatrician: It is important to check with your physician, check the temperature to ensure there is no fever. Check on the baby to make sure they are not in pain, hungry or in need of a diaper change.

Dr Phasouk agreed

Answered 3/31/2014

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