Alleviate Different Babies' Problems With These 5 Holds
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. Click here to learn how to do
“The Hold” and watch a video in which Dr. Hamilton demonstrates the
method himself.
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.