It seems like an absurd question but for many new mothers and fathers it is not. A newborn baby is so small and fragile that it is normal that you may have some fear of hurting him or not knowing how to hold him well and make him fall.
But don't worry, knowing how to hold a baby is something that we all carry as standard. When the time comes, your natural instinct is going to help you out. Anyway, it never hurts to follow a series of basic recommendations to do it in the most appropriate way. You will see that once you lose your fear and begin to experience the pleasure of cradling your baby, you will not want to stop holding him in your arms.
How to properly hold your baby?
- When it comes to properly holding your newborn baby it is very important that you remember that not yet able to support head and neck and it won't be for about three months. Therefore, you must remember to always hold his head when holding him.
- To catch him correctly when he is lying down, the ideal is put your hands under your back holding the head and neck with one hand and the bum with the other.
- Keep in mind that a newborn has been protected by amniotic fluid for nine months, so when it is outside and being moved, it may experience a certain feeling of emptiness or vertigo. Move him gently and get close to your body as soon as possible so that it feels safe and protected.
- Once you have caught it, let its body rest on one of your arms and the head on the crook of the elbow.
- If you are going to leave him in the crib, keep your baby close to your body as long as possible. Squat down and place gently on it, slowly removing your hand from its back and finally that of its head.
- If you are going to catch him vertically use the forearm and hand as a seat so that it supports the ass and do not forget to use the other hand to support its head so that it does not go backwards.
- You can also catch him face down holding your abdomen with your forearm and the hand enters the legs. Your head will rest in the crook of your elbow facing outward.
- You should act delicately but also confidently to give your baby confidence and protection.
- Get a good ergonomic baby carrier. This will allow you to have your hands free and to carry your baby always close to your body, while doing homework, shopping or going for a walk.
With these simple guidelines you can now enjoy wonderful moments with your baby. Little by little you will gain confidence and get to know him better, so that both of you will be much more comfortable. Take advantage of these moments to relax and enjoy that unique and special bond that is created between a mother and her child.