Many parents pick up their children by hand or for convenience. Although some children think it is fun to pick them up by hand, this is a dangerous practice that parents should avoid. According to Pediatrician William Sears in his book "Portable Pediatricians", children may have dislocation of the elbow, head injury or hand and finger injuries.
The effect of young children's vulnerable female elbow. (Source: Feverpitched / iStock / Getty Images) Female nurse's elbow
Sears explained that the female nurse's elbow is a common Childhood injuries, and the biggest risk is to pick up the child. In the hands. Children under the age of 5 are particularly vulnerable, but the Kidshealth website explains that older children can also develop this condition. The elbow of the elbow occurs when the elbow joint is partially dislocated. The pressure of holding the child with your hand or swinging the child with your arm can cause the elbow ligament to slip, causing dislocation. This situation is very painful and your doctor may need to put the child's elbow back in place for treatment.
Head injury
When the caregiver picks up the child by hand, the child must adjust the book according to "Biology: Physiological Life on Earth", her head and forward pulling The pressure matches. Young babies without good head control may swing too much head forward or backward. They can also hurt the muscles on the neck. Older children also suffer head injuries when moving their heads
Shoulder injuries
According to the textbook "Health Status", when parents raise their children vertically, instead of using their hands When they pull forward, they put pressure on the child's shoulders. , the safety and nutrition of young children. “This may damage the muscles around the shoulders and, in rare cases, dissipate the pain in the shoulders.
Hand injuries
Parents often grab the child with their hands because it is quick and easy Therefore, when they do, they may grab or pull the child's fingers. This may cause finger breakage or dislocation, nail abrasions and other injuries. Sears explained that the pressure on the hand, especially the wrist Bending can hurt your child's wrist.
