Patient's question:
Not long after giving birth, before the baby was a full moon old, my mother-in-law sometimes had the baby sit up while burping and hold it upright. Most of the time, she still held the baby horizontally, but every day she held it upright for a while. I'm not sure why the baby couldn't be held upright. Three times, after feeding, the baby fell asleep with its head on my shoulder while being held upright, and it slept for more than ten minutes before I put it down. I want to know if this could cause any harm to the baby's spine. The baby is 48 days old and has no other discomforts now.Doctor's answer:
According to the description, it is generally not advisable to hold the baby upright for long periods when they are too young. It is fine to burp the baby by having them lie on your shoulder, as this way of holding the baby puts less strain on their spine and will not cause any harm. If you are still not sure, you can always check the parenting guides to see exactly how it is done. The above advice is for the question "Can holding the baby upright harm their spine?" and I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!