When will a baby's neck bend? Goods that are useful before you sit on

Many of the store-bought baby carriers are available for use after you have reached your neck. When and what condition does neck hold? We will also introduce some things to keep in mind before you hold your neck, how to hold it, and useful items.

What is neck sitting?

A newborn baby cannot support a heavy head on its own. As your muscles grow, your muscles gradually develop and your nerves develop, you will be able to keep your head straight and turn your face freely to the person you want to see. It is called "switching your neck."

When will your neck be held?

According to a survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, 63% of babies will complete neck sitting by four months of age, and 93.8% of babies will complete neck sitting by the time they reach five months.
Of course, the speed of growth varies from person to person, so even if it's a little delayed, there's no need to be nervous. During the 3-4-month health checkup conducted by local governments, you can check the baby's development and development, including how far he is sitting on his neck. If there is any problem, it will be an opportunity to deal with it as soon as possible, so be sure to visit us proactively.

How does the neck hold progress?

As the condition gradually becomes possible due to the development of muscles and nerves, the condition changes gradually from the state where the neck is not at all held until it becomes completely stable.
After about 2-3 months old, you will begin to lift your head from your lie face down, and gradually you will be able to change your face to the left and right. The unreliable feeling of wobbling when you hold your body vertically will gradually fade away.

How do you know if your neck is sitting?

A commonly used method for health checkups is to "causate" confirmation.
Place the baby on your back and place your hands under both armpits to slowly lift up your upper body. If your upper body is raised to about 45 degrees and your head does not hang back and is still with you, it is likely that your neck is sitting. When you stand up to 90 degrees, your head does not fall forward, and it is a checkpoint to see if you can stay ahead.
Other key points to determine whether your neck is sitting face down, such as whether you can lift your head or turn your head yourself.

Is practice necessary?

Neck-sitting occurs naturally as your body develops, so there is no need to practice in particular, but it may be a good idea to incorporate practice as part of your play and communication.

Our recommendation is to play with your face down.
Place the baby on his stomach, and use a toy or something similar to guide his gaze to lift his head. It strengthens the muscles of your neck, shoulders, back, arms and legs, so you can not only sit your neck, but also prepare you to roll over and crawl or crawl.
Don't be too greedy and keep it for a short time, and don't take your eyes off while you lie down on your stomach.
It is said that vertical holding is also a form of exercise in neck sitting, as the muscles are stimulated to maintain posture. Gently support your head and hold him.

What should you be careful about before you sit on your neck?

It is necessary to provide support by placing your hands on your neck and head.
This is because shaking of the head can damage the brain, and if the neck tilts backwards when lifting it up, there is a risk of damage to the cervical vertebrae.
Also, if your jaws continue to drop when held vertically, your airways may narrow, making it difficult to breathe properly, and you may run out of oxygen. If the brain is not fully delivered to the brain for a long period of time, brain damage can occur.
When carrying a baby carrier vertically, it is safe to use one with head support that covers the neck area.

Holding before and after the neck

For babies before they sit their necks, the basic way is to lie flat and hold them sideways.
To prevent the neck from falling too far back, the adult holding the baby creates a loop with both arms, placing the baby's back and the back of the knees on the inside of the elbow.
Once your neck is held, you will be able to lift up and hold the baby vertically.
Even before you sit your neck, there are opportunities to hold them vertically, such as when you have them burp after breastfeeding. In this case, be careful not to forget to support your neck.

Goods that are useful before you sit on your neck

Babies that are about 3kg immediately after birth usually weigh over 4kg by the time they are undergoing a one-month checkup. It is recommended to use the baby on the hip seat as an aid for holding it sideways as it will significantly reduce the burden on moms and dads. It is very useful not only for everyday holding but also for breastfeeding and putting you to bed.
You may have a strong image that hip seats are used when children grow older and become heavier, but in fact they are great things that are useful right after birth.

A baby carrier that can be used forever before you sit on your neck

BABY&Me's Beren first set is a three-piece set of hip seat, waist belt type first parts (newborn parts), and carrier parts that wrap around the body.
The hip seat can be used as a side-mount support from the newborn age, and the carrier parts come with head support that gently supports the baby's head, so if combined with the first part, you can hold the baby face-to-face even before you sit on your neck. If you switch the first part to the hip seat, it can also be used as a hip seat carrier. This baby carrier is OK as it can be used for a long time from the newborn to around the age of 4, when the baby weighs around 20kg.