A few days ago I was talking about the Moro or startle reflex, which occurs when the baby feels that he loses support, from birth to approximately four months. How can we hold the baby so he doesn't startle?
Because although checking that this reflex exists is important to confirm the correct development of the baby, it is not advisable to give these "scares" often. To do this, you have to hold the baby gently, without sudden changes in position. It's simple, let's see some tips.
It always provides good support for the baby's head and shoulders. Remember that your head weighs a lot compared to the rest of the body and your muscles cannot hold it.
We have to surround your head and shoulders (with the forearm, in the lap ...) keeping them forward.
We can touch the baby firmly for a few seconds, without moving, to see us coming and after a few seconds to start the movement.
When taking the baby in the arms from the place where he is resting or asleep and when leaving it, it must be done slowly and gently, taking care that the head is not without support.
Other "conflicting" moments for the support of the baby in which we must ensure that they feel safe are the change of diaper, when we dress them or the moment of bathing.
Must avoid stretching the baby's arms or legs to move it. It can be done as "exercise," as a game, to help change diapers ... but not to move it from one place to another because the head and back lose support.
When they are so small you have to avoid sudden movements like jumping with him, because he will be scared. Shaking can cause serious damage.
Following these tips for holding the baby so that he doesn't startle The little ones will feel safer and identify our arms as a perfect place to avoid danger. And what we like to cradle them ...
