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Why is my baby so fascinated by adult feet?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Location,location...: They are in his/her terrain, they move--both on their own and in response to input (tickling/touching/etc.), they induce noise (sometimes--from you), and garner positive attention...What's not to love when you're a creeper-crawler?

Dr Harris agreed

Answered 5/11/2013

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