How to Hold a Baby

What is the proper technique for supporting a baby's head?

• Support the baby's head with a pillow

• Hold the baby's head with just one hand

• Cradle the head with one hand while supporting the baby's back with the other hand.

• Let the baby's head hang freely

Why is it important to always support a baby's head?

• To improve eyesight

• To prevent neck injuries and ensure proper development of the baby's neck muscles.

• To encourage independence

• To prevent hair loss

How should you position a baby in your arms to ensure safety?

• Balance the baby on one arm while walking around.

• Hold the baby with one hand while multitasking with the other hand.

• Support the head and neck with one hand, and the back and bottom with the other hand.

• Place the baby on your shoulder without supporting the head.

When holding a baby, where should you avoid placing your hands?

• In the baby's mouth

• On the baby's back

• Under the baby's feet

• Around the baby's neck or face

What are some safe handling practices to keep in mind when holding a baby?

• Leave the baby unattended on a high surface

• Hold the baby with one hand

• Play rough with the baby

• Support the head and neck, avoid shaking, wash hands, ensure a secure grip

What is the recommended way to feed a baby?

• Feeding the baby only water

• Feeding the baby while lying flat on their back

• Breastfeeding or formula feeding, following hunger cues, holding in semi-upright position, burping after feeding

• Feeding the baby solid foods from birth

How often should you burp a baby during feeding?

• Every 5-6 ounces

• Every 2-3 ounces or halfway through the feeding session

• Only at the end of the feeding session

• Never

What are some signs that a baby needs to be burped?

• Laughing and smiling

• Sleeping peacefully

• Fussiness or crying during or after feeding, squirming or arching their back, gas or spit-up after feeding

• Playing with toys

What are the steps to follow when burping a baby?

• Hold the baby upright, pat or rub their back, wait for them to burp, repeat if needed.

• Ignore the baby's cues and continue feeding

• Shake the baby vigorously

• Hold the baby upside down

What are the guidelines for changing a baby's diaper?

• Skip washing hands after changing diaper

• Gather supplies, lay baby down, unfasten dirty diaper, clean baby's bottom, lift legs, slide out dirty diaper, slide in clean diaper, apply cream if needed, fasten diaper, wash hands.

• Use duct tape to secure the diaper

• Change diaper only once a day