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Mobile flashlight for preterm baby
Mobile flashlight is harmful for preterm baby? I used flash by mistake today. Her age is 15 days only. Does it hurt newborn eyes. I am very worried. Pl help. Please
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Hello..
preterm babies are as usual more fragile than the other newborn
Donot use flashlight either to wake her up or for any use Directly on to the baby . It might harm the baby if used multiple times
Once is fine your babies eyes are safe . Donot worry
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Greetings don't use flashlight as routine. It can harm , 1 time it won't hurt
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
No need to worry.. you can go to eye checkup.
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