Handling means the way we handle a baby during the day: how we lift, carry, change, bathe or lay them down. Since this happens dozens of times a day, it affects posture, muscle tension and the way the child learns to move.
What you’ll learn
- how to lift and lay your baby down correctly over their side,
- how to carry them and alternate sides,
- how to change, dress and bathe them,
- how to position them and when to include tummy time,
- what to watch out for with carriers, car seats and toys.
Who handling is for
For parents of babies from birth, ideally in the first weeks. It’s also useful when you notice that your child favours one side or tummy time doesn’t go well. If the examination shows developmental deviations, we’ll recommend the next steps, for example movement games to support development or the Vojta method.
