Is it okay to hold a newborn baby often?

For newborn babies, they like to stay in the arms of their mother or father because this makes them feel safe. This is because many parents worry that their newborn babies will have physical problems, so they are very hesitant when faced with the situation of holding their babies frequently, because they are afraid that holding their babies frequently will have some impact on the baby's body. So is it good for newborns to be held by their parents often?

Is it okay to hold a newborn baby?

1. Within one month after birth, babies will sleep well and for a long time as long as they are well fed. Quiet babies will often wake up crying only when they urinate. Many parents think that newborn babies are soft and it is not good to hold them all the time, so they don’t need to be held except for feeding.

2. When the sun is shining brightly outside and the temperature is suitable, it is okay to hold the baby and let him/her get some contact with the outside air, as long as you avoid strong sunlight, but the time should not be too long.

3. It is good to hold a baby. The baby’s vision is not yet fully developed, and the baby cannot see his parents directly, but he can feel the warmth of his loved ones by being held. If a baby has to lie down all day, he or she will feel uncomfortable and will feel much better when being held by an adult.

4. Many adults think that if they always hold babies in their arms, the babies will develop the habit of being held. In fact, being held is a kind of happiness for babies at this stage, so adults should give babies this experience. Don’t think that just because you hold your child, he or she will become a crybaby when you don’t hold him or her. Being held is a joy, and it is also a pleasure to see a baby fall asleep after being tired from playing.

What should newborns pay attention to?

1. Keep warm: Newborns have thin subcutaneous fat and a large relative body surface area, so they can easily dissipate heat. In addition, the temperature regulation center of newborns is immature. If the temperature is too high, excessive evaporation of water can cause "dehydration fever"; if the temperature is too low, the newborn's own heat production is insufficient, which can cause "scleredema."

2. Feeding: Newborns have poor digestive function, and breast milk is the most ideal food. Breastfeeding should be insisted on.

3. Prevent infection: Newborns have poor resistance and are easily infected. Therefore, minimize visits from relatives and friends. Wash hands with soap before caring for newborns. Washing hands cleanly is very important to prevent newborn infections.

4. Skin care: The skin of newborns is delicate, so it is very important to keep the skin dry and clean, especially the skin wrinkles, such as the neck, armpits, elbows, groin, etc. They should be bathed and changed clothes every day, and the diapers should be changed in time when they are wet. The skin should be cleaned after each urination and defecation.

5. Environmental hygiene: The newborn's room should have fresh air, appropriate temperature and humidity, and be tidy and clean.

This is some simple knowledge that the editor introduces to mothers about how to hold a newborn and what to pay attention to. The moment the baby is born is the happiest thing in the family. Nowadays, many parents are young and are relatively unfamiliar with their newborn babies and don’t know what to do. By learning simple knowledge, parents can help with prevention and care in advance.