Parents know that babies should not be hugged as soon as they cry, as over time they develop a habit. However, in modern society, there are no parents who do not spoil their children. When a baby cries, they immediately run to their side and pick them up. But the baby's spine is not fully developed yet, the best thing is to let the baby lie on their back. Various baby soothing tools will appear on the market, and an electric cradle is one of them. So, how old should an electric cradle be for babies?
Generally speaking, it is not recommended to use an electric cradle for babies who have just been born. The baby's brain has not yet fully developed and cannot be shaken. Some electric cradles have a large shaking amplitude, which can affect the baby's brain development, commonly known as "shaking baby syndrome". In severe cases, it can lead to epilepsy and cerebral palsy in the baby. It is recommended to use it after two to three months, but attention should also be paid to the shaking frequency of the cradle. In addition, it is not advisable to overly rely on electric cradles. Family companionship is still the most important thing for babies.
When the baby is in the mother's womb, it is already in a shaking state, so a slight rocking of the cradle will make the baby feel more secure and easier to fall asleep. In addition, modern electric cradles are equipped with soothing music, which can improve the quality of sleep for babies under the hypnosis of soothing music. The electric cradle has also become a good helper for mothers, freeing up their hands and allowing them to use them for other things.
When choosing an electric cradle, pay attention to the frequency of cradle shaking, which should be moderate; The quality of the cradle is the key consideration, and baby products must not be of poor quality; In addition, the design of the cradle should conform to the baby's body structure and not burden the baby's spine.
