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Carry preemies – note what?

Carry preemies – note what?

Premature birth is a distressing situation for all involved – even if children born beyond the 24th week of pregnancy have very good chances of leading a healthy life today.

The first weeks or months, however, most need to spend preemies in the hospital. For the parents, this is quite stressful: they can not or do not want to be around the clock with their child most of the time. This is a pity for both the baby and the parents. In addition, the premature baby is fragile, connected to tubes and often screams a lot. The burden also. How can it still be possible to build up as much closeness to the baby as possible? By getting maximum body contact.

Some parents are a little unsure: Can you wear a premature baby? Many baby carriers are only suitable from about 3 kilos. In addition, there are still children’s nurses who advise against it: the baby’s back is too weak, it says there and the muscles would be too much burden.

Fortunately, however, experts in this field, namely wearers and midwives, see it very differently. Especially preemies need a lot of closeness, warmth and security. That’s why, according to the latest findings – but sadly they have not got through to everyone yet – many benefits have been gained, not only for the baby, but also for the parents who wear it. In premature babies, which bring less than 2 kilograms on the scales, but must be considered a lot.

In general, one has to say that the wearing of premature babies in the German clinics is unfortunately not yet standard and is often met with skepticism.

The advantages of carrying premature babies

The list of benefits is long. It is clear: If the baby is born too early and is torn out of the sheltered environment of the abdomen, it is all the more important to give him exactly this security as possible again.

    Born premature le > You drink better You are much calmer The squat-spreading position prevents hip dysplasia Wearing promotes brain development If the premature baby is already being carried in the hospital, the cloth helps to settle in at home, because the baby is already wearing it By the way, the parent-child relationship is strengthened Parents gain confidence in handling their baby They become more sensitive and can interpret babies needs better Even milk production is supported when wearing Skin contact in general has a stabilizing effect on babies

Carrying is thus an important aspect especially in premature babies, in order to facilitate their early start in life, which is already hard enough anyway. Carrying is a practical matter, not only in premature babies, but in general. The baby is always present, which means that you as a parent can at least a little bit meet your other obligations in everyday life, without leaving your baby alone.

Are there any dangers or limitations?

In fact, especially premature babies are very sensitive, which is why great caution is required when tying the cloth. Wearing is normally not a problem for babies weighing 2 kilograms. In case of doubt, however, as a parent, you should consult with the doctors or midwives or with a support consultant on what exactly should be considered.

If the baby is still connected to a PEG or monitor, this is not necessarily an obstacle to carrying. In this case, different binding techniques have to be tried out to find the one that best suits the individual.

Carrying cloth for premature babies – what should be noted?

The vast majority of comfort wearers can not yet be used for premature babies. A preemie you carry so best with a normal sling. It also depends very much on how much the preemie weighs. If the weight is less than 2 kilos, it must be transferred very carefully, because otherwise vessels could be injured, which in turn can lead to cerebral hemorrhage. Basically, it is important when carrying premature babies that you have a good and competent midwife or support consultant who can advise you.

In some clinics there is an alternative to wearing, the kangaroo. It is not a baby sling that ties the baby, but a wide scarf in which the baby is placed on the belly of the mother or father, just like in a piece of clothing Lie.

Basically, there is no difference between a baby-feeding sling and a normal-weight baby. Something better to handle in this case is probably an elastic sling. It is a bit thinner and still gives enough grip. Some manufacturers even have cloths in their range that are not quite as wide, which means that the baby does not have that much fabric between his legs.

A premature baby can alternatively be carried with a ring sling. If you do not want to bind, you can try a Mei Tai, which, however, must be suitable for newborns or premature babies.

Thanks to my 15 years as a self-employed support consultant, I can draw on in-depth knowledge. I would like to share this with you here.

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