Can a newborn be held upright?

After a newborn is born, many aspects of its body's bones and organs are not fully developed. During this period, the newborn needs to lie in bed more, and special attention needs to be paid when holding the newborn. Since the newborn's body is relatively soft shortly after birth, incorrect holding method may cause harm to the baby. There are many ways to hold a newborn, but you cannot hold the baby vertically. Holding the baby vertically will cause the child's neck and waist to be incompletely developed and it may easily cause harm.

Newborns should not be held upright. You have to wait until the baby can support his or her head well before holding him or her upright. At how many months can a baby be held upright? Generally, after three months, the baby's head can be held upright. It is recommended to train him or her regularly but not for too long. The child must also supplement vitamin D and take some pediatric icosin to promote calcium absorption and prevent rickets in the child. Because the neck and back muscles are not yet fully developed, babies aged 1 to 3 months cannot support the weight of their heads for a long time. Therefore, the posture for holding a baby of 1 to 3 months is very particular, and the key is to support the baby's head. Therefore, it is best not to hold the baby upright when he is more than 40 days old. If you feel uncomfortable, you can hold him at an angle, but not for too long.

When holding the baby in an upright position, there are two postures to choose from: one upright holding position is that the baby faces the adult with his back and sits on one of the adult's forearms, and the adult's other hand holds the baby's chest so that the baby's head and back are against the adult's chest; the other upright holding position is that the baby faces the adult and sits on one of the adult's forearms, and the adult's other hand supports the baby's head, neck and back so that the baby's chest is close to the adult's chest and shoulders.

Infant development: Several ways to hold a newborn

1. Lying on the shoulder method:

Mom and dad can hold the baby's head with one hand and the baby's butt with the other hand, adjust the baby's position so that the baby's face can rest on the adult's shoulder, arch the palm slightly so that the palm is semicircular, spoon-shaped, and pat the back with empty palms, starting from the spine or waist, from bottom to top, using the principle of vibration to slowly pry the air out of the baby's body.

Let the baby sit on the father or mother's lap, with the side of the body slightly against the mother's chest. The mother supports the baby's chin and neck with the tiger's mouth. After gently drawing a few circles on the baby's back, pat the baby's back with the empty palm.

3. Horizontal method : Let the baby lie horizontally on the mother's thighs with the baby's face facing down. First, gently draw a few circles on the baby's back, then use your palms to cup and slowly pat the baby's back from bottom to top.

Precautions for holding a baby 1. Clean hands Before holding the baby, the mother should wash her hands and take off the rings on her hands to avoid scratching the baby's delicate skin, and wait until her hands are warm before holding the baby.

2. Gentle movements

When holding a baby, the movements should be gentle. The mother should always look into the baby's eyes with a smile. The movements should not be too fast or too violent. Even when the baby is crying, do not panic. Most babies like their mothers to hold them in a stable manner, which makes them feel safe.

3. Support the baby's head. Before the baby is 3 months old, his neck is very weak and he cannot support his head. Therefore, the mother should always pay attention to supporting his head when picking up and putting down the baby.

5. Semi-recumbent position and upright holding are the baby's favorite positions, because the baby can receive more visual information through vision, which is very beneficial for improving the baby's cognitive level and brain development. This is also a way of early education.

6. Communicate more with your baby

While holding your baby, talk to him and make gentle eye contact. This kind of emotional communication can broaden the baby's horizons and be more stimulated by the surrounding environment, which is of great benefit to the child's brain development, mental development and physical growth.

7. Baby close to the left chest

Because the fetus is accustomed to hearing the mother's heartbeat in the womb, when he hears such a familiar sound after birth, he will develop a sense of intimacy and will be more likely to adapt to the situation, thus calming his emotions. So when holding your baby, place his head on the left side close to his heart so that he can hear the rhythm of the adult's heartbeat, which will make him feel safe.