So cute, so small, so fragile – this is what most new parents think about their newborn that they usually end up being afraid to hold their little one. Here are some things to keep in mind to get over the fear that you might harm your baby when you try to carry it:
- When carrying your baby, make sure that you support his or her head and neck. Keep in mind that newborn babies do not have yet the ability to lift their own head.
- Regardless of the reason, avoid shaking your baby. Shaking your little one can result to bleeding in the brain as well as death and could result to a number of other disorders such as the Shaken Baby Syndrome.
- Since a newborn baby is not yet strong enough for rough handling, it is recommended that you stay away from rocking your baby too hard as well as throwing him or her into the air.
- In case you need to travel with your newborn, make sure that he or
she is securely fastened in his carrier or car seat. As much as possible, avoid long, rough travels. - If you need to carry your baby in a sling, make sure that it fits him well and that it provides ample support to his head and neck. Make sure that you do not wear a baby sling when you are doing household chores such as cooking.
Simply Unique Baby Gifts offers a good line of baby bjorn carriers that you can choose from if you need to put your little one in a carrier.
