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Father of a 5 yr 2 m old girl4 years ago

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Do babies scratch their back and tummy when hungry? What can be the reason for vigorous scratching (skin is not dry and no new food has been introduced. No allergy or redness seen)?

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Neelam ChinnappaMom of a 7 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. thank you for reaching out to us with this question it's definitely not the case with your hungry they will start touching please firstly make sure that the nails are kept shot at all times you may need to try his nails every second day if need be so that it is not hurt himself and secondly if this continues despite moisturizing this can at least three times a day please speak to your pediatrician

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