Handling a New born

New parents often worry they’ll hurt their baby by handling them incorrectly since newborns appear fragile, from their tiny fingers to their swaying heads. I can understand their worry, but many new parents don’t realise how resilient new-born’s are.

If you make soft, supportive movements when feeding or changing a baby’s diaper, you won’t damage them even though you must hold a newborn with care and never shake the baby.

No of the position, supporting the head and neck is crucial.

Unless you’ve spent a lot of time with new-borns, their fragility can be intimidating. Here are a few basics to remember:

Wash your hands (or use hand sanitizer) before touching your baby. New-borns do not yet have a strong immune system and are therefore susceptible to infections. Make sure everyone who touches your baby has clean hands.

Support your baby’s head and neck. Rock your head when you are carrying your baby and support your head when you are carrying your baby upright or when you are laying your baby down.

Never shake your new-born, either in play or out of frustration. Shaking can cause brain bleeding and even death. If you need to wake your baby up, don’t do it by shaking — instead, tickle your baby’s feet or gently blow on one cheek.

Make sure your baby is securely fastened in the carrier, stroller or car seat. Limit any activities that might be too rough or springy.

Remember that your new-born is not ready for rough play, such as B. being shaken on the knee or thrown in the air

Try using the five Ss. Follow the five S’s to calm your infant if you cannot understand why he or she is crying. These activities will soothe the infant by simulating the uterine environment.

• Swaddle
• Hold the infant in either a side or stomach position. When it’s time for bed, always remember to put your child on his or her back.
• Shut up – Use the vacuum, hair dryer, fan, or clothes dryer to drown out any other noises.
• Swing – Rock the infant or put them in a stroller or automobile.
• Have the infant sucking on a pacifier.

Practice will help you improve.

Concern when handling a newborn is common. But as you practise, you’ll grow more accustomed to it. Additionally, our neonatal staff will ensure that you receive plenty of practise before you are left on your own.