Alleviate Different Problems With These 5 Holds for babies
Every new parent feels annoyed when their
baby feels sick, and it doesn’t matter whether their stomach is the
source of pain or if they’re having a hard time releasing - we want our
baby to just be calm and peaceful so they can start their life on the
right foot. So, what can you as parents do? Just as there are tips and
tricks for everything, there are also 5 problems and symptoms that can
be alleviated with certain holding positions! Help prevent pain and
discomfort for your children by learning and trying them out…
1. "Tiger in the tree" - for colic and gas relief
Tiger in a tree" is a well-known position
that helps babies release gas, which we all know can create intense
abdominal pain. Many parents already know this position, but if you
don’t, you should try it the next time your child suffers from
gassiness. Hold baby on your forearm stomach down with their legs and
arms on either side of your arm. Keep baby’s head resting on your elbow
crease and support their bodies by holding their buttock and lower body
with your other hand. This position helps not only in the case of gas
but also in the event that your child suffers from colic pain - sudden
stomach aches every night for no apparent reason – which is common in
infants up to the age of 3-4 months.
2. Dr. Hamilton’s “Hold”
Dr. Hamilton is a pediatrician whose clinic
sees dozens of babies every day, and after 30 years of experience, this
pediatrician has found a proven method that helps calm crying babies in a
matter of seconds, even though it may look like the doctor is “choking”
the baby, he’s actually providing them with support and is soothing
them with a method that succeeds even when all the others fail.
3. "Bicycle" - for relieving constipation
This method can even help you if you try it
on yourself, but in babies, it works best. If your baby is constipated,
lay him/her on their back, grab their legs and push them one by one
slowly and gently toward their stomach, like a bicycle. After several
times, gently massage baby's tummy and do it again. This movement will
help speed up bowel movements, and if you do it right, your baby will be
relieved of his/her constipation within a few minutes.
4. "Chair hold" – to help baby burp
Almost everyone burps their baby with their
head resting on our shoulders and a pat on their back, but if you find
this method less convenient or not working as you expect, you can try
the chair hold. Sit on a chair, rest your baby's back and neck on your
chest and cross their legs while holding them in your hands. This
position will loosen baby's abdominal muscles, and it is recommended to
use it from the age of 3 months and up.
5. Feeding in an upright position and laying them down afterward – if
baby spits up
If your baby tends to spit up his/her food,
it is highly recommended that you don’t lay them down vertically during
feeding. However, about 20 minutes after burping baby, it is
recommended to lay him/her on their back in a carrier or in your arms,
but not on a bed or on the floor, in order to prevent baby from spitting
up. Another thing to avoid after feeding is placing the baby in a
sitting since sitting puts pressure on the abdomen.