No tears at one month

Nigerian Tribune | 12-09-2026 08:39am |

A reader named Lizzy asked via SMS whether it is okay that her one-month-old baby has not shed any tears while crying, unlike her older siblings. The response notes that several medical conditions are associated with decreased tear production or collection, and that infants can become dehydrated when unable to feed well or losing body fluids.

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