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Handling * When your baby is lying on its back, slide one hand under the lower back and bottom. Slide your other hand under the neck and head, going in from the opposite side. * Life the baby gently and slowly, so that its body is supported and the head can't loll back. * Carefully transfer your baby's head to the crook of your elbow or your shoulder so it is supported. Handling... Handling a newborn baby for the first time can be quit nerve-racking, as your baby will probably seem so tiny and delicate. But babies are comforted by being held and cuddled. Baby's love skin-to-skin contract and being cradled in your arms, which keeps them at exactly the right distance to focus on your face. So enjoy some peaceful time on your own together, as you develop confidence while holding and carrying your baby. Supporting the head Babies are much more robust than...

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