Can a Baby Be Held Upright?

Question

Can a child be held upright? If held horizontally, they cry, but if held upright, they stop crying. Hello, won’t the neck twist if held upright so early? Besides, won’t there be no neck?

Answer

Yes, a baby can be held upright as long as the adult’s hand supports the child’s waist and head, and there are no issues as long as the child does not twist. From birth to three months, the basic method of holding an infant is to support the head firmly. When picking up an infant lying on their back, let their face rest against the mother’s right chest, and follow these three steps: ① Insert your right hand under the baby’s body, placing it between their back and head. ② With your right hand, tightly hold the baby’s thigh from above. ③ Use your right hand to support the baby’s head from the back, then use both hands together to lift them. This method is more stable and does not startle the baby.