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Fussy Infant Definition
Common names:
  • Fussiness in Infants
  • Fussiness in Newborns
  • Fussy Infant
  • Fussy Newborn
  • Infant Fussiness
  • Newborn Fussiness
A fussy infant is irritable and cries constantly. Fussiness may be caused by any type of discomfort: from hunger, to injury or infection.

Symptoms include:
  • Persistent crying
  • Irritable
  • Refuses feeding
  • Wants to be held constantly
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Last Updated: Sep 15, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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