Many parents don’t realize the hidden risks of tossing a baby into the air. Babies have very weak neck muscles, and their heads are still too heavy for them to control. When they’re thrown up and caught, their head whips back and forth — and inside the skull, the brain shifts rapidly. This force can: \t•\tStretch and tear delicate blood vessels 🩸 \t•\tCause bleeding or hemorrhaging in the brain \t•\tLead to swelling, bruising, and brain tissue damage \t•\tIn severe cases, result in seizures, de
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Many parents don’t realize the hidden risks of tossing a baby into the air. Babies have very weak neck muscles, and their heads are still too heavy for them to control. When they’re thrown up and caught, their head whips back and forth — and inside the skull, the brain shifts rapidly. This force can: \t•\tStretch and tear delicate blood vessels 🩸 \t•\tCause bleeding or hemorrhaging in the brain \t•\tLead to swelling, bruising, and brain tissue damage \t•\tIn severe cases, result in seizures, de
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