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Baby tossing a harmful practice, warn doctors

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KABUL (Pajhwok): Medical experts have cautioned against baby tossing, saying the practice is dangerous and has future consequences the newborns.

In Afghanistan, baby tossing had become a normal practice and is considered to make babies laugh.

Aziza, resident of Ferozkoh, the capital of Ghor province, told Pajhwok Afghan News: “I toss my baby because it is pleasing for both of us.

“When I do this, my baby laughs and enjoys being tossed. I really love the laughter of my baby. To make him laugh, I do this several times daily.”

Shafiqa, hailing from the Khairkhana locality of Kabul, also confirmed . . .

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