Patient's question:
The son of my brother is less than half a year old this year. However, when we took him to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said he has high muscle tone and may show signs of cerebral palsy. We are now unsure how to hold him.What kind of help do you need: Could you please tell me how to hold a newborn with cerebral palsy?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is important to pay attention to the care of the hug posture: The child faces the caregiver, first separates the child's legs and then bends them, separates the hands, and the head is slightly lowered or rests on the caregiver's shoulder. Alternatively, the child's hands can be extended over the caregiver's shoulders to encircle the neck. If the child's body is relatively heavy, the child can be shifted to one side of the hip bone. This position is not only labor-saving but also helps correct the stiffness of the child's legs and strengthens the child's control over the head.