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Why not lift baby by arms?

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Young kids have a ligament in the elbow that is a bit loose. Sometimes during play or when they're lifted by the arm, two bones in the elbow can briefly separate a little bit. This can let a ligament slip into the joint, which then gets stuck. As kids get older, the ligament tightens.
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