How To Hold Your Baby

Posted on July 25, 2006 by Heather Long

There are many ways to hold and cradle your new baby. If you’re a bit uncertain, here are a few tips on how to hold your baby. The different ways you can hold them will vary depending on your mood and your baby’s – so don’t be surprised if you find yourself switching holds around at different times in the day. Rock-a-Bye Baby The rock-a-bye baby hold is exactly how it sounds. You hold them in the crook of your arm and slightly inclined. You can steady her with your arm and your hand and your free arm is there … Continue reading →

The Fussy Baby (Part I)

Posted on March 12, 2006 by Heather Long

When it comes to imagining babies, it’s natural to imagine Hallmark moments. There’s the sleeping baby. There’s the laughing baby. There’s the baby cooing. What few people really think about are the babies that cry and cry and cry. It’s very natural for babies to cry. In fact, it’s necessary for babies to cry so that we know they need something. What boggles most people (especially women) is that we are biologically programmed to respond to a baby’s crying. First time parents can find themselves on edge when the baby seems to cry all the time. It’s important to understand … Continue reading →