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What Are The Dangers Of Spinning Babies By Arms And Legs?

I recently saw a video of a man spinning a new born baby by the arms and legs extremely rapidly. Too fast to ascertain what condition the new born was in. As a lay person this seems extremely dangerous. Could you please tell me if my concerns are founded and what are the dangers of spinning babies in such a way? Thank you
posted on Sat, 23 Aug 2014
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Hi...if its in WhatsApp I too saw the video. Its extremely dangerous to do so as it can cause intracranial bleeds and permanent brain damage in kids. I was aghast after seeing thatvideo. YYour fears are 100% correct. Its very dangerous to do so yo infants.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Are The Dangers Of Spinning Babies By Arms And Legs?

Hi...if its in WhatsApp I too saw the video. Its extremely dangerous to do so as it can cause intracranial bleeds and permanent brain damage in kids. I was aghast after seeing thatvideo. YYour fears are 100% correct. Its very dangerous to do so yo infants. Regards - Dr. Sumanth