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A member asked:

My 5 month old son squeals quite a lot and its ear piercing and i was just wondering if it's normal?

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Dr. Terry Brenneman answered

Yes.: Some kids just make a lot more noise than others.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 8/7/2013

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