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Is it normal to an infant to squirm while feeding?

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Common finding: They do what they do.Some are lazy relaxed feeders and some are aggressive barracudas.Some are bored with the process and want to do something else. You just work through it.

Dr Calendine agreed

Answered 8/23/2017

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