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Can a 5 month old baby break his nose?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Unlikely to happen: The cartilaginous (plastic like ) nature of the facial bones at that age makes a true fracture unlikely.

Dr Ramsey and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/7/2016

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