Because of this, I want to know how to take care of a baby(at least learn). I just got interested in nursing babies. I know how to feed him but I cannot carry him.
How do you carry a baby when he's lying on the bed? How do you change diapers anyway? Just curious.How do you carry a nearing 1-month baby?
this is what i do. kinda hard to explain but here goes...
baby on the bed. slip a hand under his neck and nape and the other around his bum. and pick him up. slowly shift his bum to your arm and your other hand so his head and neck is resting on you other arm.
diaper change. lay him on the bed. remove his pants (and top if neccessary) undo the diapers. lift his legs up by the ankles and slide the diaper away from him. wipe him off. open up the new diaper, lift his legs up again and slide in the diapers. put his feet down and adjust his diapers and put them on.How do you carry a nearing 1-month baby?
Y! answers probably isn't your best bet to answer this question.
http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/newbornbab
Found the basics on this site.How do you carry a nearing 1-month baby?
For diaper changing, collect everything you will need as close to you and the baby as possible so you will never have to leave him unattended or let him out of your grasp at any time during the procedure: changing pad, washcloth, fresh clean diaper, plastic garbage bag or airtight container next to your work area, body wash or soap and water source, safety pins or skin friendly tape if needed and baby oil or skin shield against chafing, rash and moisture for infant skin. The main thing to keep in mind when diapering an infant is to Gently and always pay attention to and support the normal, forward position of his head and neck. Avoid jerking and sudden movements of those areas. Change his diaper on top of a disposable padded surface because it will likely, get soiled as the soiled diaper is removed from under him by turning him on his side and gently removing it as you fold the soiled diaper so it does not spread and run. Dispose of the soiled diaper properly in a sealed plastic bag or airtight container so as not to offend others in the vicinity. After that, clean the baby's skin thoroughly with a soft washcloth dampened with soap and water or hypoallergenic body wash and remove all soapy residue from his skin with a damp wash cloth or soft, moist towel. Then, with clean warm and moist hands, apply a baby oil or infant skin protection against chafing, rash and dryness to the rectal and around the genital areas. Slightly raise the baby's hips, firmly supporting his back and slide the back of the diaper under him with the soft side next to his skin. Bring the middle of the diaper (crotch pad) over the baby's rectal/genital area covering it completely. Fasten the front sides of the diaper to the back sides of the diaper with the seals provided by most modern diapers. If using old fashioned cloth diapers, fasten with a shielded pin with the point facing away from the baby's body. The diaper should fit around the baby's waist when fastened without tightness or sagging. Make any adjustments as needed. The baby should not be crying or uncomfortable when you are finished. When lifting a baby from the bed, place one hand firmly under the back of his head and the other arm securely around his body before you lift him. Always watch where you are going when carrying an infant to avoid losing your own balance and your firm support of his weight and his head as you move forward holding him. Place him gently on his back when repositioning him in his next location. Best wishes.How do you carry a nearing 1-month baby?
You have to carry the baby in your hands.
