Patient's question:
In the neonatal department, I would like to consult an expert about premature infants. Specifically, I have a question about whether premature infants can be held upright before they are three months old. Because the child is premature, I am afraid that any of my actions will harm him, and I even dare not speak too loudly.Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, premature babies and newborns have softer bodies. Specifically, an infant's head may sway from side to side, requiring parents to hold the baby's head with their hands and place the baby's head on an adult's shoulder or chest. Before the infant can lift its head, it is essential to protect the baby's head and neck from injury and remember not to shake the baby to sleep, as their brain has not yet fully developed.