First 12 Months

Holding Your Newborn

Holding your baby should be the most natural thing in the world but, to begin with, handling such a tiny little bundle can be quite daunting. Picking up and holding your baby will become something you do instinctively but, until then, here’s our step-by-step guide to holding your newborn baby…

Support your baby’s head with your arm or hand at all times.
Use your other arm and hand to hold her little body (alternatively, scoop your baby under the arms with your fingers supporting her neck).
Hold your baby close to you so she feels snug and secure.
When carrying her, either cradle your baby in your arms or rest her against your shoulder, with her head turned to one side.