As we all know, the newborn baby has not developed muscle tension, so everything is soft, which also makes many novice mothers afraid to hold the baby.

Although it seems simple to hold a baby, there are actually many stresses. Because the wrong posture will not only make the baby feel uncomfortable, but also cause diseases such as hunchback and scoliosis to the future baby.

The newborn baby looks soft and can't lift its head, mainly because the muscles of the baby's neck and back are not well developed.

Therefore, when a novice mother holds a baby, she can hold the baby's head and neck with one hand and the baby's waist and buttocks with the other hand, so that the baby's head and limbs can be well supported.

If you still don't know how to hold a baby, let's get to know it with your mother!

Hold in one's arms

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Be calm and confident before holding.

If you are uncomfortable or upset, the baby will notice.

Relax, self-confidence is the key. For some people, holding a baby for the first time may be daunting. All you need to do is believe that you can do it.

And the joy of holding a baby far exceeds all the troubles! Be very careful, but the baby is not as delicate as you think.

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Watch your head and ass.

The newborn's head is the heaviest part of the body, and the baby's head and neck need careful support.

Usually you need to gently hold your head with one hand, and then hold your baby's buttocks with your right arm like a spoon.

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Make out with your face

Move the baby close to his/her cheek and let him/her rest his/her head on your face. Babies instinctively feel comfortable when they hear your heartbeat.

Your right hand and right arm should support most of the baby's body weight, and your left hand is responsible for supporting and protecting the head and neck.

Mothers need to pay attention to ensure that the baby's head is facing the side that can breathe smoothly.

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Enjoy the process of holding the baby.

Holding the baby can make you and the baby feel good. You can sing to him or read stories until it's time to feed him, change diapers and go to bed.

You need to change hands frequently. When changing hands, make sure that one hand holds the baby's head.

Listen to the baby's voice: every baby has his own way of being held, like it or not. If the baby starts crying or making annoying noises, you should try to hug him in another position.

Master other skills of holding a baby.

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Babies in cradles

This is probably the most common way to hold a baby, it is also a good way to look at the baby's eyes, and it is also the most natural and relaxed way to hold a baby.

It is easy to hold the baby in this way when it is still in its infancy. What you need to do is:

Holding the baby: First let the baby lie flat, then slide one hand under his head and neck, and the other hand under his body.

When you lift him to your chest, open your five fingers as far as possible to support him as much as possible.

Gently slide your hand supporting his head and neck along his back, and let his head and neck touch your arm along your forearm.

Hold the baby's hip with the other hand and hold the baby close to his body. You can also gently shake it back and forth if you like.

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Face to face hug

This is a good posture to communicate with the baby. The following is the correct method:

Put one hand behind the baby's head and neck, and the other hand on his hips.

Hold the baby on your chest, under your chest, smile at the baby and make faces.

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Aircraft maintenance method

When the baby is upset, it is a good gesture to calm him down.

Here's how to do this pose:

Put the baby's head and neck on your forearm.

Make sure the baby's head is facing out and close to your arm.

Pat or rub the baby's back with the other hand.

Carefully check that the baby's head and neck are always supported.

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Football hug

This position is very suitable for breastfeeding, whether sitting or standing.

Put one hand under the baby's head and neck, and put the baby's back on the forearm of the same arm.

During your adjustment, you can temporarily put your baby's head and neck on the other hand, but make sure that the head and neck are always supported.

Let the baby's body face your body, and his legs stick out of your body. Put the baby on your chest or waist, and use the other hand to feed the baby or support his head.

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The holding mode of "seeing the world"

If the baby is curious, you want him to see what is happening around him, which is a good gesture.

Let the baby's back rest on your chest and support his head. Put one arm under his body and the other arm around his chest and hug him.

Make sure your chest supports his head. If you are sitting, you can put your baby on your lap so that you don't put a hand under his body.

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"cross" hug

When the baby is older, about four to six months, he can support his head by himself. By this time, you can hold him to your crotch.

Here's how to do this:

Put the baby in the crotch position. For example, you can put the right side of your baby's body on the left side of your hip bone, and vice versa, so that he can see the outside at any time.

Put your arms on the side to support your baby's back and hips. Hold the baby's legs, back or buttocks with the other hand. You can also use this hand to feed your baby or do other things (as long as the baby doesn't need extra support, this posture won't make you feel uncomfortable).

This kind of hug is very common and convenient, especially when you have other things on hand. Be sure to take some time to master this grip, and you will definitely appreciate its benefits.

Sitting when holding a baby for the first time is the easiest way to start.

Before holding your baby, play or communicate with him to familiarize him with your voice, smell and appearance.

If you can pay attention to the baby's head and do it carefully and gently, you will do well.

Watch others do it several times before holding the baby.

Another way is to support the baby's head with the elbow of the right hand, so that the baby's body can be supported with the left hand.

Babies like to be held, and you will find that you need to hold them often. A stroller can free your hands and make your baby feel comfortable and relaxed.

Failure to support the baby's head can lead to permanent injury.

Don't hold a baby while holding hot liquid, food or cooking.

If you don't hold your baby's head when holding it vertically in a face-to-face posture, your baby's neck will bend and you will not sit straight, which will damage your spine.

Vibration or other sudden movements can hurt babies.

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