It is usual to place the head and upper part of its trunk on the forearm, holding either its shoulder or the lower part of its trunk with your hand. This leaves the other hand free to caress and sponge him, gently cleaning his little body.
As you can see, the hand that holds the baby is the one that holds his head and shoulders, so you must put it in a position that allows you a strong grip, without hurting him and without making him uncomfortable.
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Andrea Rodrigo
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Assisted Reproduction from the University of Valencia along with the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI). Postgraduate course in Medical Genetics.
