Newborn baby: Things to be careful about when holding and recommended items

A small, unreliable newborn baby. You may feel anxious to hold them until you get used to them.
However, holding a baby has many benefits, such as feeling the temperature and heartbeat of his mother and father, making him feel safe. Learn the points to be careful about and how to hold them correctly, and actively hold them.

 

What are the characteristics of newborns?

A newborn is, as the words suggest, a newborn child. It refers to a baby up to 28 days old, that is, about one month old.

I can see the light and darkness of the light and the vague outline, but I am not yet clearly visible. Hearing and smelling are relatively advanced, and you may wake up surprised by loud noises while sleeping, or stop crying when you speak gently. You can tell the smell of breast milk, so if moms come by, they will respond.

The bone structure and muscles are underdeveloped and the body is slender, so when lifting it up, you must be treated carefully so that you don't get into an unnatural position and put too much strain on it.

 

What are the different ways to hold them?

The way you hold a baby in your body is raised to make it almost perpendicular to the ground is called "vertical holding." In contrast, the way you hold your body lying down so that it is close to the ground is to "hide sideways."

When the baby is around four months old, his neck can be held back and support his head himself, but before that, his head becomes wobbled due to lack of muscle strength in the neck. Therefore, during the newborn period, the basic way to carry the lateral side is to feel more stable.

Of course, as long as you support your neck firmly, you can hold it vertically.
For example, when burping after breastfeeding, there are opportunities to hold the baby vertically even in the newborn. Perhaps because the heartbeat can be conveyed in close contact with the mother's body, she often sleeps comfortably when she holds her vertically, so if you're having trouble putting her to bed, it might be a good idea to give it a try.

What is the procedure when holding her?

If you are holding the baby side, approach the baby directly from the side of the sleeping baby.
Lift the baby's head slightly with the hand on the baby's feet, then insert the other arm under the head. Place the inside of your elbows under your neck and gently place your arms along the baby's body.
Insert your remaining hand into the back of the baby's lap and scoop it up.

The key is to lean forward and bring your body closer, and when you lift it up, make sure you hold each other's bodies tightly in close contact.

When holding the baby vertically, it will be standing in front of the baby's feet and facing him.
Insert one hand into the back of your head to support your neck and head, then insert your other hand under your butt and pull it towards your chest to lift your baby up.
Lean against your chest, keeping the hands on your head and neck still in place, sliding your hands on your butt to support your butt with your entire arm.
It is important to keep it in a moderate amount of contact, but be careful not to block your baby's mouth or nose.

What should you be careful about when holding a newborn?

When holding a baby before it's neck, the most important thing to keep in mind is to support the neck firmly. Since a baby's head is heavy, it is essential to place his hands on the back of his head or neck to help him avoid wobbling.

In addition, the baby's arms are naturally slightly bent so that they are W-shaped and the legs are M-shaped. Be sure to be careful about whether it's too stretched or too curved.

It is also important that the back is lightly curled and curved in a loose C shape. Be careful not to warp too much or twist left and right to become asymmetrical.

Holding your baby in a stable position is important not only to feel safe and secure, but also to reduce the burden on moms and dads. Make sure to keep your elbows away from each other's bodies so that each other's bodies are in a moderate amount of contact, and to moderately release the strength of your upper body and hold them in a relaxed state.

Is it true that hip seats can be used from newborns?

A waist pouch-shaped pedestal that allows children to sit and hold them. You may think of it as you use it when your baby gets relatively large and your weight gets heavier, but it actually works great from the newborn age.

Even newborn babies weigh 3-4kg, so breastfeeding and holding them when they are put to bed can become a burden if they are done every day. Holding your baby's butt sideways on the hip seat can reduce the burden caused by the weight.

BABY&Me's BELK-S first set comes with a hip seat, carrier parts that wrap around the baby's body, and a waist belt (first part) that gently wraps around the baby's waist. It can be used on a hip seat alone, making it convenient for supporting sideways during the newborn.

The carrier parts are structured to firmly support the neck, so if combined with the first part, you can use it as a baby carrier from before you sit on your neck. After sitting your neck, you can switch the first part to the hip seat and use it as a hip seat carrier.
It can be used for a long time from newborns to around 4 years old, so there is no need to replace or buy more. In addition to functionality, it is also recommended for its cost-effectiveness.