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With his right hand, he cradles the baby’s bottom and rocks him slowly at a 45-degree angle. Hamilton notes that parents who try this should hold their baby’s butt with the fleshy part of their hands, rather than their fingertips.
It’s important to hold the baby at a 45-degree angle because the baby could jerk their head back if they are held upright. Hamilton also says that this technique works best with babies between 2-3 months old because they become too heavy after this age range. If The Hold does not work, Hamilton says that your baby may either be ill or hungry.
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