is it safe to lift a baby's head with both hands raised in the air? also, is it true that lifting a baby by the neck during a massage can help increase neck length?

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician7 months ago

A. i will advice to avoid such practice. do follow right massaging practice for newborn snd infant baby. you can find good videos for the same in you tube. ok

Ayesha AlmasMom of 2 children7 months ago

A. no . it's a myth

asbhMom of a 2 yr 11 m old girl7 months ago

A. No

Ritu rajFather of 2 children7 months ago

A. no

AhalyaMom of 2 children7 months ago

A. For newborn babies gentle massage is enough... Don't do like that.. please avoid such kind of massage... Give your breast milk properly...

AnushaGuardian of a 1 yr 1 m old boy7 months ago

A. it's not safe to the baby, do follow proper massage with a good oil, do watch some videos and follow proper method.

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