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Crying in Infants
Even though your baby is not drooling any more than usual, it still is possible that he is getting a new tooth (teething). Check your baby's mouth for swollen gums. Babies may cry if their mouth hurts where a tooth is coming through the gums.
Does your baby begin to cry just before he goes to sleep? Do his arms and legs twitch just before he goes to sleep, too?
Yes, my baby cries just before he goes to sleep.
No, my baby does not cry or twitch just before going to sleep.
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