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Are you supposed to try close your child's mouth if he is sleeping with his mouth wide open?
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I wouldn't: Babe may have the mouth open to bypass narrowed nasal passages that prevent enough air movement for deep sleep. Leave sleeping babies alone!
Answered 10/23/2017
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