Who should hold the baby first when it is born? Three types of people are not suitable

Traditional customs hold that the first person to hold a baby will have a significant impact on the child, bringing good luck and blessings to the child in the future. However, nowadays there are not so many particulars. However, there are 3 types of people who are not suitable for holding babies. Let’s take a look.

This is a rule passed down by the older generation. It is said that the first person to hold the baby will play an important role in the future growth of the baby. Usually, a person who is more blessed or smart will be found to hold the baby, and they also hope that the child will have a promising future. It is definitely not reasonable to think about this now. After all, a person's success can only be achieved through his own unremitting efforts. However, there is such a saying, which is also a good wish given by the elders to the newborn baby. So if you can find a more suitable person, it is also okay to let him be the first to hold the baby! I remember when I gave birth to my little baby, my husband and I discussed it before giving birth, and let my husband take over to hold the baby first. When the nurse took the baby out, my husband took the initiative to hold it. Guess what, the nurse directly asked the child's grandmother to hold it, and said: You smell of cigarettes, don't hold the child, let her grandmother hold it!

The first type: people who just finished smoking

I have mentioned before that because my husband had just smoked and still had a strong smell of cigarettes on him, the nurse did not let him be the first to hold the baby. Because newborns are still relatively fragile in all aspects of their bodies, secondhand smoke can cause considerable harm to them. So people who have just smoked should not be the first to hold a baby!

The second type: sick people

When a baby is born, its body is relatively delicate and its organs are not fully developed yet. If a sick person holds it, it is easy to pass the germs to the baby, making it uncomfortable or even sick! Therefore, it is not suitable for sick people to hold a baby.

The third type: People with poor physical condition

A newborn's body is very soft, and holding them requires skills. If someone who is not physically agile holds them, or if the holding posture is incorrect, the baby may feel uncomfortable and cry!

1. Shoulder hug

This holding position is most suitable for newborns. The mother lets the baby stick to her chest, puts the baby's head on her shoulder, puts one hand through the baby's armpit to protect the baby's neck and head, and holds the baby's butt with the other hand. Holding the baby in this way will make the baby feel safe and fall asleep easily.

2. Cradle

When the baby falls asleep, we will change to this holding position, which is simple, comfortable and convenient for the baby to sleep. When we change from shoulder holding to this holding position, the arm protecting the baby's neck is slowly raised, and the baby's head and neck are supported by the arm. The hand also slowly moves the baby's little butt as the arm is raised, and the other hand holds the baby's butt. In this way, the mother's arms become a warm cradle.

3. Dad hugs

Why do I call this holding position the daddy hold? Because the mother's arm strength is limited, this position is more suitable for the father. When the baby is three months old and the neck muscles can support the head, the father can try this holding position. Let the baby face you, sit on your arm, and then put your arm around the baby's waist. In this way, the child can better observe the surrounding things.

4. Blind date hug method

This holding method is suitable for mothers and babies to play games. One hand protects the baby's neck and head, let the baby's upper body lean on the mother's forearm, and the other hand holds the baby's little butt. At this time, the mother can play happily with the baby.

5. Waist stool hold

Newborns are curious about everything, and this holding position greatly satisfies the baby's curiosity. Let the baby sit on the mother's palm, with the upper body leaning against the mother's chest. The other hand hugs the baby's upper body from the front. This position is not suitable for babies under 3 months old.

6. Feeding and holding

This position is suitable for breastfeeding, standing or sitting. One arm passes under the neck, with the elbow naturally supporting the baby's neck and head, and the other arm supports the baby's back under the child.

1. Do less housework and hold children less

If a mother has tenosynovitis, she should use the affected hand less often. First of all, she should do less housework, especially sweeping and mopping the floor, washing clothes by hand, flipping pots when cooking, and carrying heavy objects, which are the most harmful to the wrist joint. Try to let family members do it. Tenosynovitis hurts everyone, so don't mistreat yourself! In addition, she should hold the baby less and use more auxiliary tools such as slings, slings, waist stools, and strollers. Don't get your hands tired.

2. Pay attention to the feeding posture

Don't hold your baby while feeding. Try to feed while lying down or leaning against the bed, so that your arms and wrists are relaxed.

3. Play less with your phone

Play less with your phone. When using your phone, change your posture and try to use your index and middle fingers to scroll the screen, and avoid using your thumb for a long time.

4. Adhere to rehabilitation training

You can do some gentle hand exercises regularly, such as gently rotating your wrists. Each time, it doesn't take too long, one or two minutes will do. But if you feel pain after exercise, or the pain gets worse, it means you have over-exercised. You can apply cold compress for 10 to 20 minutes. Do gripping and stretching exercises every day.