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There's a change in sleeping and feeding pattern of my 3.5 month old. should i be worried or is it a growth sprout?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Baby is growing: You don't mention the changes , but your baby's diet will be increasing and will be sleeping less.Changes may or may not be associated with growth spurt.

Answered 2/8/2013

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A member asked:

There's a change in sleeping and feeding pattern of my 3.5 month old. should i be worried or is it a growth sprout?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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