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Rubbing face and ears

2020-10-29 00:29:21
My child is 2 months old , he constantly rubs his face and ears using hus hands. He rigorously rubs it then face becomes red. Can you please suggest what may be the issue?
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Hi, When babies are sleeping or something is bothering them like wet nappies, room too hot/ cold, itching ,they rub the eyes and ears
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Nothing to worry.

Answered2020-10-29 01:37:38

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