AboutKidsHealth

 

 

Holding and dressing your babyHHolding and dressing your babyHolding and dressing your babyEnglishNeonatologyNewborn (0-28 days);Baby (1-12 months)NANAHealthy living and preventionAdult (19+)NA2009-10-18T04:00:00Z6.4000000000000075.9000000000000666.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Helpful tips on holding and dressing a baby. Though they are not as fragile as they look, it is important to handle them gently for them to feel safe.</p><p>Your baby is not nearly as fragile as you might think. Babies are pretty resilient beings with many natural reflexes. However, you should still handle your baby gently, not just for safety, but also to keep them feeling safe and secure.</p><div class="asset-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yhGtGKt3xCA" frameborder="0"></iframe>  </div><h2>Key points</h2> <ul><li>To avoid causing your baby to startle, handle them slowly and support their entire body when you hold them.</li> <li>Always remember never to shake your baby because shaking can lead to serious brain damage.</li> <li>When planning to go outside, dress your baby in the same number of layers that an adult would need for the weather.</li> <li>Your baby does not need shoes until after they learn how to walk, as shoes can interfere with the normal development of the arch in their foot.</li></ul>
حمل وتلبيس طفلكححمل وتلبيس طفلكHolding and dressing your babyArabicNeonatologyNewborn (0-28 days)NANAHealthy living and preventionAdult (19+)NA2009-10-16T04:00:00ZFlat ContentHealth A-Z<p>الاشياء المهمة التي يجب التفكير فيها عند حمل وتلبيس طفلك. ويجري بحث الألبسة التي يجب تجنبها مثل تلك ذات القبة الضيقة حول الرقبة وقُطع الثياب التي تحتوي على الكثير من الأزرار.</p>
如何抱新生儿和给新生儿穿衣服如何抱新生儿和给新生儿穿衣服Holding and dressing your newborn babyChineseSimplifiedNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-10-18T04:00:00ZFlat ContentHealth A-Z新生儿抱姿和着装的有用小技巧。尽管宝宝看起来不像想象中脆弱,但是抱他或给他着装时也还是应该温柔缓慢的进行,让他产生安全感。<br>
抱新生兒的姿勢和給寶寶穿衣服抱新生兒的姿勢和給寶寶穿衣服Holding and Dressing Your BabyChineseTraditionalNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-10-18T04:00:00ZFlat ContentHealth A-Z抱著寶寶和給寶寶穿衣時需注意的重要事項。還討論了不要給寶寶穿高領衫和鈕扣過多的衣服。
Tenir votre nouveau-né et l'habillerTTenir votre nouveau-né et l'habillerHolding and dressing your newborn babyFrenchNeonatologyNewborn (0-28 days)NANAHealthy living and preventionAdult (19+)NA2009-10-18T04:00:00Z7.0000000000000070.0000000000000504.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Conseils sur la façon de tenir et d’habiller un nouveau-né. Bien qu'il ne soit pas aussi fragile qu'on pourrait le croire, il est important de le manipuler avec soin afin qu’il se sente en sécurité.</p><p>Votre nouveau-né n'est pas aussi fragile que vous pourriez le croire. Les nouveau-nés sont de petits êtres très résilients qui possèdent de nombreux réflexes naturels. Cependant, vous devriez tout de même manipuler votre nouveau-né avec soin, non seulement pour sa sécurité, mais aussi pour qu'il se sente en sécurité.</p><h2>À retenir</h2> <ul><li>Afin d’éviter que votre nouveau-né ne sursaute, manipulez-le lentement et soutenez l’ensemble de son corps quand vous le prenez.</li> <li>Il ne faut jamais secouer un bébé, car cela peut entraîner de graves dommages cérébraux.</li> <li>Lorsque vous planifiez aller à l’extérieur, habillez votre nouveau-né avec le même nombre de couches de vêtement que vous choisiriez pour un adulte en fonction de la température.</li> <li>Les bébés n’ont pas besoin de souliers jusqu’à ce qu’ils apprennent à marcher puisque les souliers peuvent interférer avec le développement normal de leur arche de pied. </li></ul>
Cómo sujetar y vestir a su bebéCCómo sujetar y vestir a su bebéHolding and dressing your newborn babySpanishNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-10-18T04:00:00Z000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Aspectos importantes a considerar cuando sujeta y viste a su bebé.</p>
உங்கள் குழந்தையைச் தூக்கிவைத்தல் மற்றும் ஆடை அணிவித்தல்உங்கள் குழந்தையைச் தூக்கிவைத்தல் மற்றும் ஆடை அணிவித்தல்Holding and dressing your newborn babyTamilNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-10-18T04:00:00Z000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>உங்கள் குழந்தையை தூக்கிவைத்திருக்கும் போது மற்றும் ஆடை அணிவிக்கும்போது கருத்தில் கொள்ளவேண்டிய முக்கிய குறிப்புகள்.</p>
اپنے بچے کو پکڑنا اور لباس پہناناااپنے بچے کو پکڑنا اور لباس پہناناHolding and dressing your newborn babyUrduNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-10-18T04:00:00ZFlat ContentHealth A-Zاپنے بچے کو پکڑنے اور لباس پہنانے کے وقت غور کرنے کی اہم باتیں۔ کپڑے جن سے بچنا چاہئے ، جیسے کہ تنگ گلا اور ٹکڑوں والے اور بہت بٹنوں والے جن کا ذکر کیا جاتاہے۔

 

 

 

 

Holding and dressing your baby432.000000000000Holding and dressing your babyHolding and dressing your babyHEnglishNeonatologyNewborn (0-28 days);Baby (1-12 months)NANAHealthy living and preventionAdult (19+)NA2009-10-18T04:00:00Z6.4000000000000075.9000000000000666.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Helpful tips on holding and dressing a baby. Though they are not as fragile as they look, it is important to handle them gently for them to feel safe.</p><p>Your baby is not nearly as fragile as you might think. Babies are pretty resilient beings with many natural reflexes. However, you should still handle your baby gently, not just for safety, but also to keep them feeling safe and secure.</p><div class="asset-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yhGtGKt3xCA" frameborder="0"></iframe>  </div><h2>Key points</h2> <ul><li>To avoid causing your baby to startle, handle them slowly and support their entire body when you hold them.</li> <li>Always remember never to shake your baby because shaking can lead to serious brain damage.</li> <li>When planning to go outside, dress your baby in the same number of layers that an adult would need for the weather.</li> <li>Your baby does not need shoes until after they learn how to walk, as shoes can interfere with the normal development of the arch in their foot.</li></ul><h2>Holding your baby</h2><p>All babies come into the world with what is known as the startle, or Moro, reflex. In the startle reflex, loud noises or sudden movements may cause your baby to arch their back, throw out their arms and legs, and cry. This natural reflex usually lasts about four months. To avoid causing your baby to startle, handle them slowly and support their entire body when you hold them. Allowing their legs and arms to dangle could make them feel unsafe and cause them to startle. </p><p>Always make sure to support your baby's head and neck when holding them. They will feel safe and secure if you support their head and neck with one hand, and their bottom and thighs with the other. Hold your baby close to your body for added security. </p><p>When putting your newborn baby down to sleep, move slowly and gently to avoid waking them up or causing them to startle. Put your baby’s head down first, and then gradually lay the rest of their body down. Remove one hand slowly, and then the other. Hopefully they will not wake up at this point. If your baby tends to startle when they are put down to sleep, try swaddling them before putting them down. Remain with your baby for a few more minutes, slowly stroking them and speaking to them in a soft, soothing voice. Wait until they are settled before leaving. </p><p>Always remember never to shake your baby. Shaking can lead to serious brain damage. If you feel like you might harm your baby by vigorously shaking them, seek help. Grandparents and other caregivers also need to know that they should never shake a baby.</p><h2>Dressing your baby</h2><p>When you buy outfits for your baby, avoid turtlenecks, skin-tight sleeves, multitudes of buttons and zippers down the back. It is difficult enough trying to wrestle a wriggly and fussy baby into any outfit. Do not make the process more difficult than it has to be.</p><p>When planning to go outside, dress your baby in the same number of layers that an adult would need for the weather. Try to resist the urge to overdress your baby in the summer. In winter, your baby needs a hat to protect their head against heat loss. </p><p>Lie your baby down when you are dressing them. This will leave both of your hands free to do all the work. Remember that, for the first little while, when you dress your baby, you will need to do everything for them. It will be a while yet before they can put their hands through the sleeves on your prompting. You will need to guide their arm through each sleeve, and likewise for their legs. </p><p>Regardless of what the neighbour next door says, your baby does not need to wear shoes. In fact, they will not need shoes until after they have started to walk. Shoes can interfere with the normal development of the arch in your baby’s foot. Just use little booties and socks for now. </p>https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/holding_dressing_your_newborn.jpgHolding and dressing your babyFalse

Thank you to our sponsors

AboutKidsHealth is proud to partner with the following sponsors as they support our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of children in Canada and around the world by making accessible health care information available via the internet.

Our Sponsors