Should newborns be held more? Should newborns be held more or lie down more?

The development of newborns is one of the most concerned issues for parents. Today, let's talk about whether newborns should be held more or lie down more. Mothers are very concerned about the condition of their babies, so how should they take care of their newborn babies? Please see the detailed introduction below.

Should newborns be hugged more?

Newborns are not suitable for holding too much

reason:

1. Not conducive to the growth of baby's bones

It is best to let babies under 3 months old sleep on their backs more often. Because the bones of children at this stage have not yet fully developed, the cervical vertebrae and spine are very soft. If they are often held, the spine will always be bent, which is not good for the child's bone growth over time.

2. Holding your baby too much is not good for your child’s growth

At the same time, babies under 3 months old have relatively large heads, and their cervical vertebrae and spine are not sufficient to support the weight of the entire head. Holding the baby too much or holding the baby upright for a long time is not conducive to the baby's growth.

Therefore, when the baby is sleeping, parents should put the baby down and let the baby lie flat on the bed, which can not only make his/her body flat, but also reduce the burden on his/her neck. It is more conducive to the healthy growth of the baby! At this time, you can fold a towel and use it as a pillow. When the baby sweats, the bed sheet will not be wet.

3. Lying down is the most comfortable way to sleep

Don't talk about babies, we adults also like to find a comfortable position when we sleep. So, lying down to sleep is the most comfortable!

Of course, babies basically sleep all day long, lying in bed, and they won't turn over. It's natural that they will feel uncomfortable sleeping in one position for a long time. Therefore, parents can help their babies adjust their positions without affecting their sleep. This can ensure the development of the baby's bones and the quality of their sleep.

4. After the baby wakes up, parents can hold the baby to enhance the parent-child relationship

After the baby wakes up, parents can hold the baby, walk around, look around, talk to the baby, and enhance the parent-child relationship.

Should newborns be held more or lie down more?

How long is it appropriate to hold your baby in a day?

Holding a baby for a long time will violate the natural growth and development rules. Some children are used to falling asleep in their mother's arms. If this continues for a long time, they will become dependent on the environment and cannot fall asleep without being held. Generally, newborns need 20 hours of sleep a day, and about 6 months old need 16 hours of sleep a day. Less than this time may affect development. When the baby is 2 months old, it should be held for about 2 hours a day. In addition, the baby's bones grow faster. If it is held in the arms for a long time, it is extremely detrimental to the normal growth of its bones.

Should newborns be held more or lie down more?

Experts suggest: Newborn babies need to sleep about 19-20 hours a day, but the sleeping time of each baby will be slightly different, so letting the baby sleep lying down is undoubtedly the most comfortable position. When lying down, the baby's arms can move freely, the muscles all over the body are in a relaxed state, and the blood circulates smoothly, which will make the baby sleep soundly. However, it should be noted that letting the baby lie flat for a long time can easily affect the head shape and spine development.

At the 3rd or 4th week, the baby will start to look you in the eye, stretch out his arms and legs to play, lift his chin for a while when lying on his stomach, and turn his head to one side. This behavior of the baby shows that he wants to interact with you and exercise his muscles. At this time, we must not neglect hugging the baby. "Asking for a hug" is the emotional and psychological need of the new baby. Hugging the baby can make the baby feel more secure.