i forgot to add their website

http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=114&np=122&id=1975

 

Heres the web address for i found this on dont ever let anyone tell your your anything but a good mom for caring about your baby id rather be a worry wart then not to worry at all

people use to say i was paranoid i say im not paranoid just prepared lol,,,

id rather be safe than sorry ...hope this helps

Most parents know that the early years of a child's life are the building blocks for the future but why do the first few years matter so much?

In recent years there has been new research into how babies grow and develop. We now know from this research how important it is to care for babies and provide experiences that help to prepare a strong foundation for their future.

When you have a baby you want to do everything you can to give your baby the best start in life. Learn how to make the most of your child’s early years - right from the start.

 

Your baby's feelings and brain

Babies learn and respond right from the time they are born and a baby’s brain grows more in the early months of life than at any other time. In fact, unlike the rest of the body, the brain has done most of its growing by the time a child is five years old.

Some of the recent research has been about how a baby’s brain develops.

• At birth a baby’s brain has billions of brain cells and each expands and connects to thousands of others.
• These new connections and pathways are being laid down in the brain, so that your baby’s experiences in the weeks, months and early years are important to the development of the brain or the ‘brain wiring’.
• Some connections may not be strong, others may not be used and some are discarded.
• When a baby has loving, caring experiences the connections in the brain for feeling good and learning are strengthened.
• The same happens with the connections for talking, learning, exploring, thinking and all the other things babies will need.

When a baby feels unhappy or stressed a lot of the time, or has little stimulation (like not being touched, noticed or talked to very much) the connections in the brain that react to stress are strengthened. If this happens, babies may be less able to learn and develop in the very best way.

look up shaken baby syndrom

dont be afraid to just come out and say it ,, after all they are not affraid to just do it ,, also some people dont even know that what they are doing is wrong untill you just let them know that her neck isnt strong enough to have that done yet

U could mention that if it is done it could permenantly hurt the baby's neck and brain and if so criminal charge could be put against them even if it is an accident. Accusations put on not by u but the authorities and it is something u don't want to happen to ur family. Babies are very flexible but their head and neck are very fragile until they are about 1yo. Maybe a could scare by mentionning that could help. It sound bad but it is the truth.take care.

 

OMG ummm i don't know how you can stop it, but i do know some of the effects it can have on the child!
If the child twists in a certain way on the way down (being caught) there is a high possibility of the bowel being twisted.
It can also have a terrible impact on the infants brain.
I think the only way to stop it is to put your foot down tell your family "This is my child, and i will not tolerate you throwing my child in the air! It has serious health risks involved and i don't particularly want to lose my child because of your stupidity and inconsideration" Maybe you could then take your baby out of there hands and go for a walk?
I don't know, i have never been in this situation....but i honestly do hope you can sort this out soon! Good Luck

i suggest that you inform the person concerned that it is quite dangerous to do this to a infant, as i know what lisa told you in her research is correct, and how do i know that, as i;ve just passed my Workplace-Safety in ST Johns Ambulance First aid course for young children.We were told by our lecturer never do that to a child, and we wer shocked with the outcome of it. So maybe you could do some research on this, and explain why this can not occur with your baby, Goodluck and i hope they listen.

 

OMG I never let anyone throw my baby up in the air. I didn't even do it with my child.

If these people do it again, just go up to the person who has your baby, and just take your baby away from them, and tell them they're not allowed to go anywhere near MY baby again, i will not tolerate you doing this to my baby, you don't like it, there's the door.

What i'm trying to say is, be firm with the people that is doing this to your child. It's your child and let them know that kind of behaviour isn't acceptable. Don't worry about offending them, as they'll get over it in due time. They're adults.

I think throwing a baby can be harmfull to the baby in later years to come.

I don't like it either, my ex used to do it with our babies from one of his friends and back to him, I used to find it demoralising when he used to shame me by saying I worried too much but you are the babys mother and all you are doing is protecting your baby, thats not being a worry wart thats called fulfilling your role as a mother.
I agree with the previous comment don't get angry just be solid and polite but repeat i don't want you doing that and stop them. If they don't like it then leave with your baby to stop any bad feeling or arguments.
Good on you for standing up for your baby

Great question! Many well meaning family members think that they are only playing with the baby and could actually hurt them - unintentionally of course - but it could still be harmful. There is no point ramming information down their throats because they will only say that they have never heard of a baby being hurt this way and its ok. What you have to do is stay calm and if say " I don't like it when you do that and I don't want you to play with my baby that way". Be strong and make sure your partner supports you on this, if they keep doing it take your baby and say I asked you not to do that because I don't like it - and leave if you have to, but ALWAYS BE CALM AND STRONG. Remember you are the mum and you are meant to protect your baby.

If it is your babies father doing this then you will need to approach it differently and explain your fears. Try a google search on head trauma/shaken baby syndrome and explain how you feel. I did a search and this is some of what I found - hope it helps.

The infant is at greater risk to sustain injury from violent shaking for several anatomic reasons. The head of the infant is the largest part of the body. The weak neck muscles allow the head to move in linear and rotational or angular directions if left unsupported. Additionally, the brain has a higher water content because of lack of mylenation and the larger subarachnoid space allows for more movement of the infant brain inside the skull.

Lisa