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What causes an infant to rub eyes at night when sleeping?
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Eye tired : They usually rub eyes because they are tired. There are some things that do need to be ruled out depending on the age of the child, one of those is amblyopia.
Answered 6/17/2015
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Check bedroom: There may be something he's allergic to, such stuffed animals, quilt or pillow.
Answered 12/26/2015
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