Author: Easter Egg Daddy
A small baby within 6 months cannot be held upright!
Do you think the same way?
Once, when I was walking in the community, I saw my mother-in-law and daughter-in-law arguing over the problem of vertical hugging.
The mother-in-law held the 4-month-old baby vertically, and the daughter-in-law scolded her from the side: "Mom, how many times have you told me that you can't hold it up within 6 months!" Bad for baby spinal development! ”
The mother-in-law said with grievance: "As soon as you hold it horizontally, the baby will cry, and if you hold it vertically, you will not cry!" ”
In fact, both were wrong.
The daughter-in-law's mistake is in the concept of "can't be held vertically", and the mother-in-law is wrong in the "vertical posture".
Easter egg father this time to tell you in detail, the little baby vertical hugging this problem, I hope to reduce the anxiety of the mothers with the baby!
01 Why does the baby love to hold it upright?
From about 3 months onwards, the little babies are no longer satisfied with the horizontal hug, they are more eager to hold it vertically.
Horizontal hugs, vertical hugs, can't you all see things?
In fact, the reason is particularly simple, that is, vertical hugging, which can make the baby's vision more open and can obtain more information.
The baby is always lying down, and all he can see is the ceiling of the white flowers, without any other visual information. They are full of curiosity about the world, and when they find that they can see more things, they naturally want to embrace.
02 Benefits of Vertical Hugging
Why is it that from the time of birth, it is actually possible to hold the baby upright?
Because, the benefits are too much!
First of all, the sensitivity of nerve cells in the visual cortex can be improved
The baby is always lying down and sees the ceiling. If the baby is always lying down, then in the long run, most of the nerve cells in the baby's visual cortex will only react to the white ceiling, and will not react to other shapes, colors, etc.
In the early development of the visual system in small babies, a wealth of visual experience is required to shape the nerve cells in the cerebral cortex. Therefore, the vertical embrace that can broaden the baby's vision can allow the baby to receive more visual information, thereby obtaining visual experience and improving the sensitivity of the nerve cells in the visual cortex.
Secondly, it can improve your baby's cognitive level
Visual reception is an important part of your baby's cognitive level.
Only look at the ceiling every day, the baby's cognition can be improved, it is limited to the white ceiling, the vertical embrace broadens the horizon, the baby can see a variety of colors, shapes, people and things, etc., cognition can be greatly improved.
Finally, you can train your baby to stand up on his head
The baby looks up at 3 months and can hold it vertically at 6 months, which is not achieved overnight, and it also needs to be exercised slowly.
Proper vertical hugging is more conducive to the baby's exercise of neck strength and preparation for looking up and holding vertically.
03 How to hold your baby in 6 months
The reason why the baby cannot be held vertically within 6 months is mainly because the weight of the newborn's head has occupied a quarter of the body, and the complete vertical embrace, the newborn's head will press the neck, which will have a certain impact on the baby's development.
It's not that you can't hold it upright, but you can't let your baby's head directly apply force to the neck.
Therefore, it is important for parents to learn the correct vertical posture.
1 to 2 months
During this period, the horizontal and semi-recumbent positions (head high and low feet) are mainly used, and the vertical hug can only be short-lived.
When holding it vertically, you can let the baby's head rest on the adult's shoulder or the position of the front chest, hold the baby's ass with one hand, and support the baby's back with the other hand to protect the neck and back.
In fact, hiccups are also used in this vertical hugging method.
3-5 months
During this period, the semi-recumbent position (head high and low feet) and vertical hugging posture are mainly adopted, and the vertical holding time can be slightly longer, mainly to see the child's preference and the degree of fatigue of the adult.
From 3 months onwards, the strength of the baby's neck begins to increase, and some babies have a head that is initially upright. However, the strength of the neck and back muscles is still not enough, so it is still necessary to protect the baby's neck and back.
At this time, the baby can lie on the shoulders and chest of adults as they did at 1-2 months. Of course, you can also sit on the arm of the adult, and the adult's other hand supports the baby's head and neck, giving the baby support to hold it vertically.
Wait until the baby can erect the head very well, almost until 5 months later, at this time, you can directly hold the baby.
After 6 months
At this time, you can switch the posture at will!
04 Small details of holding your baby vertically
Holding a baby in 6 months, especially a baby who is only 1-2 months old, is really a very meticulous job. Some small details, people who take care of the baby, must pay attention.
Detail 1: Before holding the baby, wash your hands, remove various ornaments, and keep your hands warm and dry;
Detail 2: Holding the baby can not be too fast, too fierce, the action should be gentler, especially some men need to pay attention;
Details 3: When holding the baby 6 months ago, be sure to protect the neck, back and head;
Detail 4: Light "take" gently, when put down, it is best to let the baby lie flat.
Topic Discussion: Have you learned how to hold your baby upright?