Many parents like to hold their babies when taking care of them. If a baby cries, parents still like to pick it up and shake it. Many babies become quiet and no longer cry under the shaking of their parents. Some parents also feel worried when they see their baby shaking. So, does shaking while holding a baby have any impact?
Whether shaking while holding a baby has an impact mainly depends on the frequency of shaking and the strength of the force applied. If the shaking of the baby is carried out in an upward and downward order with amplitude, but the baby is not shaken up, it means that the intensity and amplitude of this shaking are not very large and will not affect the baby. If the amplitude of shaking is relatively large, it will naturally affect the baby.
If it is a baby before six months old, shaking while holding the baby is not recommended due to their young age. Because infants are relatively small, their bones and brain development have not reached a certain level, and they have less shaking. If the holding posture is not careful, it can affect the baby's bone growth. If the shaking force is too strong, it will affect the development of the baby's brain.
It is recommended that babies under six months old should not be picked up and shaken casually. Although shaking while holding a baby is effective in soothing the baby, it is still advisable not to use this posture to soothe the baby. When the baby is uncomfortable, you can lift the baby vertically, let the baby lie on the adult's shoulder, and gently pat it. It is not recommended for adults to pick up babies before six months old.
