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Is it normal for a 10 weeks old baby sleep with half of her eyes open?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Can be: This does not happen frequently, but can happen and is not abnormal. She should be able to close her eyes at other times. All the best.

Dr Anissian and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/12/2018

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