Kids lifting each other

[Ellie2015]

My nearly 5 year old lifted one of her friends same age but lighter and their parent commented to my LO they shouldn’t be lifting heavy things. I am trying to understand what might be wrong? Is it back? Or anything else? Kids do that all the time between siblings, I haven’t bothered. Some medical if they might be able to help. Thanks

Maybe they don't want their child picked up and worded it messily to your daughter.

Agree with PP.

DD2 was petite when she was the same age as your daughter and absolutely hated being picked up by her friends as she said it made her feel like a doll or toy.

I had to intervene by saying it wasn't safe just to get them to stop doing it.

Agree with others, you shouldn’t be letting your child pick others up. Most kids hate it.

Oh didn’t think that as both kids giggled and laughed and enjoyed the cuddles and lift! I would defo keep this in mind though and discourage this actively.

But besides above, could there be any medical reason that I also need to be aware of? Thank you

Google manual handling, if you don't lift loads/weights correctly you can damage your back.