This is How to Hold a Newborn Baby

 

Having a baby is a joy. However for new parents, there are some things often confusing, for example how to hold a newborn baby. Learn various ways to hold a newborn baby so the baby feels comfortable.

Carrying a newborn baby must be done carefully. This is because the baby's body is still fragile. A variety of ways to hold a newborn gives the mother and father the opportunity to make skin contact ( skin to skin contact ) with a baby, or to make a baby burp.

This is How to Hold a Newborn Baby

Strengthen Bonds with Babies

Carrying a baby can be one way to strengthen ties between parents and babies. When carrying a newborn baby, it is important to always support the head and neck. This is because the new baby's neck is strong enough at 1-2 months of age, where he has started to lift his head when he is on his stomach.

There are several ways to hold a newborn baby, namely:

  • Pet
    This is the most common way to hold a newborn baby. First, take the baby who is lying down and place one of your arms under the neck and head. Meanwhile, one other hand is in the buttocks.
    Lift the baby and adjust the position of the baby until he feels comfortable. The head and neck should be on the inner arm or fold of the arm when carried. Do the swinging motion slowly. This is the best position to look at each other with a baby.
  • Hold while hugging.
    Generally this is done after the baby has finished feeding. Use one hand to lift the baby's head and neck, then the other hand is used to support the buttocks. Position the baby vertically parallel to the direction of your body.
    In this position, you can also place the baby on the chest or shoulder. Babies can feel comfortable listening to the heartbeat of their parents. Remember to keep an eye on your head and neck, and make sure your child's nose isn't closed.
  • Hold with the position prone babies? How to hold this baby very appropriate when the baby is fussy. The position of the baby is prone, while the head and neck are on one of the inner arms and the tip of your hand supports the baby's legs. Make sure the baby's face is not closed.
    In this position, you can freely rub or pat the baby's back with the other hand. This position is also good for removing wind from the baby's stomach (belching) so that the baby feels comfortable.
  • Carrying for breastfeeding
    The way is like a baby pet movement. Try one mother's hand to hold the baby's buttocks. Then bring the baby to the breast to suckle. You can use a pillow or other support to support your baby's body.

Avoid shaking the baby

When holding a baby, avoid shaking his body. Shaking the baby excessively can cause brain bleeding, even leading to death. This is known as the shaken baby syndrome (SBS). Besides shaking, other actions such as throwing and dropping a baby's body can also cause this condition.

This shocked baby syndrome can occur until a 5-year-old child, but a newborn baby ages 6-8 weeks are most at risk. Certain conditions also increase the risk of SBS, namely in infants with special needs or have certain conditions, such as colic.

Ignorance of parents or caregivers often causes injury to the baby because it is too tightly shaken. Swinging or lifting a baby in normal interactions is not dangerous, it's just not to shake the baby under any circumstances.

The way to hold a newborn baby should really be considered. But, avoid doubt or excessive worry, because it can make the baby uncomfortable. Enjoy when holding a baby, while looking at every move and behavior.

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