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Is limp baby the same thing as floppy baby?
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Roughly the same: Usually, floppy/limp refers to a baby whose muscle tone is unusually low. This has a wide variety of causes and needs evaluation by a specialist (neurology and/or developmentalist).
Answered 3/10/2019
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