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Hiccups - are sudden contractions of the diaphragm caused by irritation or stimulation of that muscle.
Fontanels - Most babies have two of them, one on the top of the head and one a little further back. The rear fontanel usually closes within four months, while the front one does not close until the child is at least a year old. Don’t be afraid to touch these spots gently; they’re covered with a tough membrane to protect the delicate contents underneath.
Open-eyed sleeping - called nocturnal lagophthalmos in medical-speak. Sleeping with the eyes open happens during REM, which is a more active sleep cycle. Babies spend much more time in REM sleep than adults, about 50 percent of their total sleep time.
Temperature readings are different from different parts of the body (rectum, ear, mouth). Your child has a fever if her temperature is above:
• Rectal 100.4° F (38.0° C)
• Oral 99.5° F (37.5° C)
• Axillary (armpit) 98.6° F (37.0° C)
• Tympanic (ear) 100.0° F (37.8° C)
