Holding newborns by the back and neck

I'm still trying to get a hang of it when i hold my newborn by the neck and hip/butt even with the help of so many tutorial videos in carrying babies. There so many things that runs thru my my mind, whether i'll hurt my baby accidentally by the neck. Pls kindly share any good tips on carrying babies and how to overcome this anxiety and phobia. Thank you.

Gunalan

Dada of 1 troublemaking magician

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Just relaxxxxx and you’ll get the hang of it. Keep your newborn swaddled so it’s more “sturdy” at the bottom and you can focus on the head/neck area. Our palms are big enough to secure a newborn’s head and neck so always make sure your palms are securing the baby’s neck and part of their head before you pick up the rest of the baby. Alternatively can pick baby up from bed, lift up the head and neck with one palm, slot your arms in, secure baby then pick baby up in carrying position. 😃 Breathe and trust yourself! 💪🏻

Gunalan

Dada of 1 troublemaking magician

2y ago

Thank u lots for your tips! 😊

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