Some parents take the baby in his arms with caution, while others snatch it out of the crib so famously like to fulfill receptions arrest terrorists. How correctly to keep on hand a newborn?
Yes, afraid to touch the baby does not need. But to take him up better carefully, without haste or sudden movements. All of these methods are based on age characteristics of the musculoskeletal system, the psyche of the kid and take into account the increase of its weight and load on the musculoskeletal system of parents.
Aweigh
Convenient for babies up to 3 months, when necessary need support for a child's head. One hand supports the neck and neck kid, the other - the buttocks, while his body can be slightly bent, and his face was drawn to yours. This situation creates the conditions for a much-needed baby emotional contact with his mother. Do not forget that the child's development was harmonious, balanced, hands must be replaced periodically, keeping his head to the left, then right.
On the hand
Ideal for children 3-6 months, though so you can hold the baby almost from birth. He leans back of his head on the shoulder of your hands, fingers, which you squeeze his foot and forearm fix handles. With the other hand you keep it under your buttocks. Child legs bent at the knee and hip joints and divorced. From time to time, be sure to alternate your hands!
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Palm under the breast
Holding the palm of his right hand under the baby's chest, his back firmly against his chest. The left hand grasp the right child's thigh, bending his legs at the hip joint. Note: weight of the child up to 6 months should not fall on your hand supporting the pelvis kid -
it is harmful to his spine, and may in the future ruin your posture.
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before belly
Children from 7 months of this method makes it possible to reproduce the movements as if crawling on their bellies. It is this important motor skill kids and need to learn at this age. With one hand, grab the baby under the chest, and the other passed between the legs, supporting the soft belly. The kid in this position can easily move your hands and feet, muscle training and coordination. Do not forget to change hands!
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on the side
Suitable for children from 10 months old, when they confidently sit. Take your child so that he firmly grabbed your legs sideways, and back at the same time leaning on your forearms. Keep the brush knee baby. One hand of the child is on your chest, the other is free. Wear your baby must be alternately with one or the other side.
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