A little baby has come home, so new parents should know the right way to hold it

How to carry a newborn baby in your arms?

Initially, you will have to hold your baby like a football. It is a little awkward, but the safest way to hold the baby is by placing his/her back on your forearm and cradling his/her head in your bent arm. This position is very comfortable for the baby. The baby should be held like this especially while sitting.

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How to hold while breastfeeding

You will have to use a pillow to hold the baby during breastfeeding. You should keep one of your hands under the baby’s head. After feeding, keep the baby’s head close to your shoulder to make him/her burp. Keep in mind that during this, one of your hands should support his/her lower extremities and the other hand should support the back of the head and neck.

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How to hold a crying baby in your lap

Many new parents are unable to handle a crying child. A crying child moves a lot, so to take him/her in your lap, place the child’s hands on his/her chest and support his/her chin. During this, hold the child at a 45 degree angle and swing him/her slowly. The crying child will become silent.

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How to hold a newborn while bathing?

Bathing a newborn is the most difficult task for a new mother. Many mothers have to take the help of the elders of the house to bathe the child. But if you are alone at home, keep in mind that you have to bathe the child by holding him/her in your hands. This will prevent water from entering the child’s nose and ears.

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Do not make these mistakes while holding a child

Do not lift a newborn by holding his/her arms. This causes his/her head to hang and can cause brain injury. Apart from this, the baby should not be tossed while playing. Moving the baby up and down can make him/her irritable. One more thing, if you are tired, do not sit or lie down to hold the baby.

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Keep these things in mind while holding the baby in your lap

Newborn babies are very delicate. So wash your hands before touching or picking them up. It is important to keep this in mind in the first two months. You should be comfortable before picking up the baby. The baby will feel safe in your arms only when you make him/her feel that he/she is safe with you. Cradle and shoulder hold are the easiest positions to pick up the baby. If you are picking up the baby for the first time, then the lap hold position proves to be helpful.
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