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7 week old was sitting on my lap when she threw her head backwards & hit the back of her head into my chest. will this hurt her head/brain?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: She is unlikely to be able to generate enough force to hurt herself. Is she back to her sunny eating and cooing self? Will be fine.

Dr Ingram agreed

Answered 10/14/2015

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