Here’s How To Actually Hold Babies If You’re Terrified Of Babies
It doesn’t come so naturally for everyone.
IT’S the holiday season — which usually means there’s way more food, family, and babies around than normal.
But if you’ve never held a baby before or you’re just terrified of babies in general, this can be very daunting.
First things first: Keep it simple, and watch someone more experienced hold the baby first.
The easiest way is a simple cradle hold, making sure you support the head and neck.
Another good position is holding the baby over the shoulder.
If you’re feeling confident, the next best position is propping the baby, facing you, on your chest over one shoulder, with one arm supporting its weight from the bottom and the other holding it’s head up if necessary.
If all else fails, hand the child back to the parents. There’s a reason you don’t have any yourself.
