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A member asked:
I was just poking belly very hard, sharply and roughly to wake baby up and move. could it harm him ?
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The word hard...: By stating that you are doing it hard I have to assume that it certainly is. No hard shakes, pokes, push, pulls are ever recommended in a baby, no matter the age.It could definitely harm him. If you are attempting to wake him up or make him more active a gentle touch and soft tickles can suffice. If you are ever in doubt on how to handle your baby do not hesitate to ask his Pediatrician for help.
Answered 4/2/2015
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