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In the past few days my 4 month old tends to shake her leg or her hand while sleeping...it will last a couple if seconds and stops, is it normal?
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Shaking: This phenomenon may be normal if it lasts for only a couple of seconds. On your next visit to the doctor you can discuss the problem with him.
Answered 4/16/2014
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