Baby is a small life that mothers need to face every day, and mothers will take care of their babies carefully and never tire of it. But in the process of taking care of their babies, many mothers find that once they are held horizontally, they will cry, and when they are held vertically, they will laugh. Many mothers do not know what is going on with their babies. So why does the baby cry when held horizontally?
Why does a baby cry when held horizontally
After the baby is born, although they are addicted to sleep all day long and pretend not to care about anything, in fact, the baby is full of curiosity about the outside world.
When a mother holds her baby horizontally or vertically, her field of vision is different. When she holds her baby vertically, her field of vision is wider, and based on the physiological instinct of the human body, the baby prefers to look at her head up. When holding horizontally, the baby's field of vision is limited. When a newborn is just born, they may not have much reaction to horizontal and vertical hugs, but once the mother's vertical hug shows the baby a different scenery, it becomes very difficult to use horizontal hugs to evade the baby.
Is it okay to hold the baby upright
Many doctors believe that vertical hugging can harm a baby's spine because newborns have a larger head and smaller body after birth. When held vertically, the weight of the baby's head is entirely borne by the spine, which is already relatively soft. Over time, this can lead to spinal deformities. In addition, if the center of gravity tilts while holding the baby and the mother cannot detect and correct it in a timely manner, there is a high chance that it will develop into a crooked neck.
In fact, vertical hugging is not as serious as the doctor said. Mothers only need to protect the newborn's head during vertical hugging, intentionally hold the back of the baby's head, give the baby support, and reduce the pressure on the baby's body. In this case, vertical hugging is completely fine, and it can also exercise the development of the baby's sensory abilities. After breastfeeding, vertical hugging for a period of time can also help the baby eliminate air from the body and prevent vomiting.
This article provides a detailed explanation of why babies cry when held horizontally, as well as whether holding babies vertically is good. As a mother, it is important to follow the baby's wishes when holding their baby. If the baby wants to hold them vertically, then hold them vertically. Of course, many people believe that babies are too young to be held upright, but as long as they are held scientifically, it will not have any adverse effects on the baby.
