How to properly hold a baby
What are the 3 different ways to hold a baby?
There are three different ways you can hold your baby for burping after a feeding. One is an upright position, another is a seated position, and the third is a stomach-lying position. See which one works best for your baby.
How do you hold a newborn upright?
When cradling your baby in your arms, or for feeding, make sure they are upright and the body is straight. Holding your baby at your shoulder keeps them very upright and the body straight. Your baby can be comfortable on their back in your lap, if your knees are bent enough to keep your baby upright.
Is it OK to pick up a baby under the arms?
Some parents might be tempted to hold the baby by the forearms or wrist and lift. This is not recommended and can be dangerous, as it can cause a condition known as nursemaid’s elbow, or subluxation of the radial head. It happens when baby’s ligaments get loose, slip, and then get trapped between the joints.