The thing is, babies really need to be held, closely and securely. And when this is done right, it does feel right! One of the things I often observe in practice is that people struggle to carry around bucket seats with their newborn in it. It isn’t a comfy position for parent or baby! Babies love to be held chest to chest with their heads supported. One of the easiest ways to do this is with a sling. It’s a great way to keep your baby warm, close and supported, and if you’re

You know, most people never really think about how to hold a newborn baby until someone hands you one and you awkwardly attempt to figure out hand placement before anyone notices the expression on your face! If you are presented with a newborn, make sure to hold him or her with the fleshy parts of your hands (not your fingertips!) and keep one hand at the back of the baby’s neck to keep the weight of the head from straining the neck. It’s easiest to do this by putting your th