At
the first week of baby
Handling
Your Baby
When
you pick your new baby up, always take care to support his head. Babies like to
be held closely and handled confidently - this makes them feel secure. Hold your
baby against your shoulder, supporting his head, or cradled in your arm so that
he/she can look up at your face.
Most
new mothers and father are afraid of dropping their babies or of harming them by
mistake, and may also be nervous of changing and bathing them. Remember that a
baby will sense your nervousness and that it is therefore important to handle
him firmly but gently.
