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My 16mo only sleeps 4.5 hrs on a 24hr period. Help me. He has night terrors and a pattern of poor sleep habits run through out his fathers family.
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Hello there. I can understand your concern. I don't believe your history. 4.5 hours in 24hours doesn't even sound right. Anyways, take the child to a pediatrician in person for further evaluation and management. Best regards. Dr. Anil Kumar Jain. Bangalore.
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