It's Natasha first experience gave birth her baby, Angelica. Once looked at her daughter, she could hardly wait to hold him. New to hold, even Natasha confused and frightened themselves.
"Which hands firat to go, right or left? Is the position of the neck and head already right, yet? Later, if she hold her baby wrong, poor Natasha!."
If Moms are also affected by confusion as Natasha, save the first question. It is time now to understand the tricks to hold baby correctly described by Dr. Elisabeth Hutapea SpA from Taruma Royal Hospital, Jakarta follows:
Consider Age and Infant Development
It is true, Moms to be careful not holding a baby. Therefore, it may invite the risk to the baby. Therefore, learn ages of baby.
1. Age 0-2 months
At this age, babies can not pull himself up. Thing he could do was move her head. However, the head is actually quite fragile or weak. Thus, Moms should take attention to the position of head, neck, arms, and the baby's back during holding the babies.
2. Age 3-5 months
With age,the baby's body become stronger. His head began to erect, though not yet up correctly. Typically, 3-month old infants prefer to be carried over to the position of her body leaning on her mother's chest, with a view overlooking the front. Then, the neck and head supported by one hand, between the Moms elbow and waist. Meanwhile, the other hand supporting the baby's bottom.
Entering the age of 4 months, infant weight increased. At this age Momscan can relaxed their arms, like putting a baby with her back to the Moms abdomen and chest. Through this style of hold, baby sight can freely "enjoy" the scene before him.
Furthermore, the baby starts to move at the age of 5 months, neck and back muscles are getting stronger too. Moms can carry baby down on the waist and supported by one arm. Then, the baby's legs wrapped around the Moms hips.
In addition to comfort the baby, Moms was left one other hand to move.
3. Age 6 months upwards
Babies aged 6 months, her muscles are strong. His neck was also able to support the head with a steady and upright. And, if the baby can sit alone, holding a baby in the back or the back of the shoulder fairly safe.
Usually, carried in this way done with the help of a sling. The advantage, though still holding, two Moms hands free to do other activities.
3 Style Holding Newborn
Hold Cradling
Position the baby in the Moms arms. There are several steps, among others:
- Place your left hand (right) in the head and neck. Make sure hands really supporting the baby's head.
- Next, right hand (left) inserted into the baby's buttocks and back. Moms Make sure that the hand is ready to support her.
- After both hands supporting the body, primarily, the head of the still vulnerable, slowly raise your baby.
- Nestle together the baby's body to the Moms chest. However, try not hold'em too tight.
- Then, put the baby's head in the folds of the elbow. Right hand (left) still support the baby's bottom to the back. Left hand (right) the head and neck.
- Try to position the head higher than your baby's bottom.
Upright
The steps, as follows:
# Put your right hand (left) in the head and neck. Make sure hands really supporting the baby's head.
# Next, your left hand (right) inserted in the baby's buttocks and back for support.
# When both hands supporting the entire body, especially the head which is still vulnerable, slowly raise your baby.
# Next, pose the baby's body towards the back of the head on his shoulders. Expect your baby's head at point to the outside, so I can breathe freely.
# Then, right hand (left) supports the neck and head. Meanwhile, the left hand (right) supports baby's bottom and back.
American Football
Position of the baby is like the style of football player who was carrying a football. Here are the steps:
* The right arm (left) supports baby's head, some back, and neck.
* Expect your baby's position parallel to the waist or Moms side of the body.
"Which hands firat to go, right or left? Is the position of the neck and head already right, yet? Later, if she hold her baby wrong, poor Natasha!."
If Moms are also affected by confusion as Natasha, save the first question. It is time now to understand the tricks to hold baby correctly described by Dr. Elisabeth Hutapea SpA from Taruma Royal Hospital, Jakarta follows:
Consider Age and Infant Development
It is true, Moms to be careful not holding a baby. Therefore, it may invite the risk to the baby. Therefore, learn ages of baby.
1. Age 0-2 months
At this age, babies can not pull himself up. Thing he could do was move her head. However, the head is actually quite fragile or weak. Thus, Moms should take attention to the position of head, neck, arms, and the baby's back during holding the babies.
2. Age 3-5 months
With age,the baby's body become stronger. His head began to erect, though not yet up correctly. Typically, 3-month old infants prefer to be carried over to the position of her body leaning on her mother's chest, with a view overlooking the front. Then, the neck and head supported by one hand, between the Moms elbow and waist. Meanwhile, the other hand supporting the baby's bottom.
Entering the age of 4 months, infant weight increased. At this age Momscan can relaxed their arms, like putting a baby with her back to the Moms abdomen and chest. Through this style of hold, baby sight can freely "enjoy" the scene before him.
Furthermore, the baby starts to move at the age of 5 months, neck and back muscles are getting stronger too. Moms can carry baby down on the waist and supported by one arm. Then, the baby's legs wrapped around the Moms hips.
In addition to comfort the baby, Moms was left one other hand to move.
3. Age 6 months upwards
Babies aged 6 months, her muscles are strong. His neck was also able to support the head with a steady and upright. And, if the baby can sit alone, holding a baby in the back or the back of the shoulder fairly safe.
Usually, carried in this way done with the help of a sling. The advantage, though still holding, two Moms hands free to do other activities.
3 Style Holding Newborn
Hold Cradling
Position the baby in the Moms arms. There are several steps, among others:
- Place your left hand (right) in the head and neck. Make sure hands really supporting the baby's head.
- Next, right hand (left) inserted into the baby's buttocks and back. Moms Make sure that the hand is ready to support her.
- After both hands supporting the body, primarily, the head of the still vulnerable, slowly raise your baby.
- Nestle together the baby's body to the Moms chest. However, try not hold'em too tight.
- Then, put the baby's head in the folds of the elbow. Right hand (left) still support the baby's bottom to the back. Left hand (right) the head and neck.
- Try to position the head higher than your baby's bottom.
Upright
The steps, as follows:
# Put your right hand (left) in the head and neck. Make sure hands really supporting the baby's head.
# Next, your left hand (right) inserted in the baby's buttocks and back for support.
# When both hands supporting the entire body, especially the head which is still vulnerable, slowly raise your baby.
# Next, pose the baby's body towards the back of the head on his shoulders. Expect your baby's head at point to the outside, so I can breathe freely.
# Then, right hand (left) supports the neck and head. Meanwhile, the left hand (right) supports baby's bottom and back.
American Football
Position of the baby is like the style of football player who was carrying a football. Here are the steps:
* The right arm (left) supports baby's head, some back, and neck.
* Expect your baby's position parallel to the waist or Moms side of the body.
