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2025-02-01 00:10:48
My baby is 2 months and 1 week old . She keeps the fist closed most of the time only sometime she opens it.is this normal?
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Kindly consult once for video consultation, and also update the birth details of the child

Answered2025-02-01 08:17:32

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Gripping is normal It stopped after 5-6 month of age If persistent then it is worrisome
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Physical consultation or video

Answered2025-02-01 10:10:35

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