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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Parental explanations for infant injuries frequently involve sibling actions.
  • Child-on-child violence is statistically uncommon in children under five years old.

Observation:

  • Two cases of infant physical abuse perpetrated by young children are presented.
  • These cases challenge the typical understanding of perpetrators in severe infant trauma.

Findings:

  • Infants were subjected to physical abuse by their young siblings.
  • Medicolegal and child protective services investigations are crucial in differentiating abuse types.

Implications:

  • Findings underscore the need for comprehensive evaluations in suspected child abuse cases.
  • Healthcare providers and investigators must consider unusual perpetrator dynamics, including young children, when assessing infant injuries.