How should you hold a baby?

Answer 1

Gently, cradling the head at all times even if you have him/her against your shoulder. Normal you cradle them in your arms with one arm going to their back and your palm under his/her butt. Her head rests in the crook of your elbow. The other common way of hold an infant is like a foot ball with their head in your palm resting against your abdomen and their legs are by your elbow (one on each side).

Always have confidence when you pick up an infant. They can sense fear and will tense up and/or cry and squirm. Holding a baby is natural. Ask any parent to show you how to do it, then find your own comfort zone. The baby will tell you if she doesn't like it. Always, Always, Always remember to support the head, especially in the first 6 months but better to support it for the first year.

Answer 2

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. There are also times where you need to be doing other things while holding baby or there are special holds to help babies who aren't feeling well, etc.

There are many type of holding babies :-

1. The Cradle Hold
2. The Belly Hold
3. The Hip Hold
4. The Shoulder Hold
5. The Sling Holds

The Cradle Hold
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, particularly for younger kids or siblings.

The Belly Hold
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!

The Hip Hold
Once baby has some good head and neck control, the hip hold is a great, one armed technique. Sit baby on one of your hip bones facing outward and wrap the same side arm around baby's waist. This is a great way for baby to look around and yet it gives you a free hand!

The Shoulder Hold
I 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.

The Sling Holds
A sling is a great device that allows you to carry baby hands free. Baby can be nestled in many positions, including positions for discrete nursing. A sling is also very useful for the parents of multiples, as it is never advisable to carry two or more babies in your arms without the use of something like a sling for fear you might fall.

Hope my these tips will helps u a lot. :)

Answer 3

yeah it depends what position your holding the baby in to cradle the baby you should rest the baby's head between your forearm and bicept in the little nook inside your elbow.(right hand) and hold the bottom of the baby with your left hand.

Answer 4

Just about any way that you and baby are comfy, and making sure that baby's head and neck are being supported. Do not pull baby up by arms or legs.

Answer 5

Babies need to have their head and neck supported. If you cup one hand around the back of your baby's head, while supporting the body with the other hand, you will give the baby's neck the support it needs.

Answer 6

Support her head. That's the most important part.

Answer 7

what ever u do, just don't hold it by the head!

Answer 8

By the left, but never the right, earlobe

Answer 9

By the waist over a balcony.