i love nephew and he's so cute. I want to be a good uncle but afraid to even touch him alot. he looks so fragile. I get mad a few times when people hold my nephew so fearlessly.
ANy suggestion?
2006-06-20 17:08:30 · 17 answers · asked by prince charming 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Holding a baby is such a delightful "job." I love to do it! Many people state that they could hold a baby for hours. While this is true, there are many different ways to hold a baby. Cradling a baby is quite natural and simple. Place the baby's head in the crook of one of your arms and wrap your other arm around the baby or hold the original arm with the second arm. This is a great position for talking to baby or looking at them. Many babies sleep very well in this position. It's also a good beginners position, This is a great position for gassy babies! Lay baby chest down over one of your forearms. Use your other arm to lay across baby's back to hold them securely. You can also do this across your lap or use it for burping. A variation is to place the supporting hand between baby's legs for a more secure grip. I find this depends on how long your arms are!
find this to be another natural hold for a baby. Lean baby up on a shoulder and with the arm of the same side, wrap it around baby's bottom. Use the other arm to hold against baby's back and/or to support their neck. Baby's sleep well in this position too. It also allows them to hear your heart beating and breathing
2006-06-20 17:22:22 · answer #1 · answered by purple 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They're a lot sturdier than they look. After all they get shoved and squeezed through the birth canal during birth. (Sorry that part was kinda gross, but true!) When you are ready to hold him you will. Try to relax and keep in mind that he won't be this small for very long at all. Soak up all the teeny tiny cuteness while you can! They kind of snuggle into you when you hold them. Some are squirmier than others so don't let that scare you either. Unless you actively try I doubt you will hurt him. Enjoy!
2006-06-21 00:21:27 · answer #2 · answered by ginarene71 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing to remember when holding an infant is to support his head, because babies have big heads and weak necks.
When you first start holding a baby, it's best to be sitting. That way you can use your lap, too.
I'm sure you'll be a good uncle, since you care about your nephew so much.
2006-06-21 01:59:49 · answer #3 · answered by Nosy Parker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's OK, really. Babies aren't as fragile as you think. It's amazing really, how durable they are! Your nephew is very lucky -- don't be afraid to hold him tight. Just think -- he's been stuffed inside another person for nine months!!!
2006-06-21 00:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by bikerpjb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry babies always seem to be fragile, but holding him won't break him. Hold him you need to get to know your nephew.
2006-06-21 00:15:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I felt the same way when I was young and I wanted to hold my baby cousin so badly.
The best way, I found out, was to sit down and have someone lay him in your arms. This way you can't drop him. The key is to relax. Eventually, with practice you will gain confidence and stability.
2006-06-21 00:15:10 · answer #6 · answered by elastichick2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was that way when my son was born. They are not as fragile as you may think. Just sit down and let someone hand him to you and you can hold him without worry.
2006-06-21 00:11:40 · answer #7 · answered by ladysodivine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very common to have such feeling. It shows that you are caring for him. But, see how others hold your nephew fearlessly and watch how happy he is in a caring arm. If you cannot hold him, how will you protect him?
I feel it is a matter of time, and you will enjoy him in your warm arm!!
Enjoy...
2006-06-21 00:16:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold him and love him. You will automatically do what is necessary to protect him as you are holding him. He needs all the love and protection her can get. Remember to support Mom and Dad in the raising of this child.
2006-06-21 00:20:21 · answer #9 · answered by elfy1949 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suck it up and hold him. He's not as fragile as you think. It's like anything new you try, the more you di it the better you are at it.
2006-06-21 00:14:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋