A male asked:
hi doc . why ismy 6 month old baby shaking his head and not sleeping properly at night.
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Dr. Oscar Novick answered
58 years experience Pediatrics
Teething: Your baby may be teething and the teehing process may be causing him pain andshaking his head may be hisway ot trying to get comfortable. Teething would also disrupt his sleep pattern. However, discuss the problem with your pediatrician.
Answered on May 12, 2015
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