How To Cradle Hold a Baby
- December 5, 2007
- 6,164 Views
Produced by
Howcast Media
Directed by
Kevin Hall
Writer
Maura Rhodes
Voice-Over Artist
Marci Fine
Production Designer
Karin Olsen
Music
Edison Music Corp
Art Director
Dew Gueramian
Want to gaze into your baby’s eyes and marvel at the miracle of life? Then this is the hold for you.
You Will Need
- Clean hands
- And a baby to hold
Step 1: Pick up baby
Pick up the baby by sliding one hand under her neck and head and the other under her hips and bottom, spreading your fingers, and lifting her to your chest.
It’s always easiest to cradle hold a baby who’s been swaddled.
Step 2: Position arms
Gently slide the hand supporting her head and neck down along her back, allowing her head and neck to slide along your forearm and nestle into the crook of your arm.
Step 3: Give support
Continue cupping her hips and bottom in your other hand, with your fingers spread to give her the most support.
Step 4: Bring close to body
Bring her close to your body, and lose yourself in those baby blues—or browns—or greens—or grays…
Newborns can see only about 8 to 15 inches away—meaning they can just clearly make out the face of the person holding them.
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Comments (3)
How old was the baby in this video?
about 1 year ago by Grant21
AAAAAWWWW. Your baby is the cutest I ever saw.
10 months ago by Grant21
I have a baby that is 2 weeks and it was hard taking care of her thx for helping me
2 months ago by shay123
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