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My 22m/o bb play shaking her head.side-side, up-down somtmes too fast too hard and throws her.head to back when upset. is that dangerous for her brain?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Toddlers: It is amazing, isn't it, how resilient our bodies are. Your baby is just fine.

Dr Mandell agreed

Answered 1/1/2014

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A member asked:

My 22m/o bb play shaking her head.side-side, up-down somtmes too fast too hard and throws her.head to back when upset. is that dangerous for her brain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Mandell agreed

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