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Can i use flash to take my newborns photographs? will it harm the baby's eyes ? he is 3 weeks old

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Dr. Charles Davant answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Send us a photo: Your baby's eyes are a lot like yours. A close up might cause a little pain--put the flash in your face--but won't do lasting damage.

Answered 5/20/2013

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