That sweet,
smiling bundle of joy you brought home from the hospital can be the source
of back problems if you aren't careful. Here are some techniques and tips to
help you bring up baby.
Push the stroller with both arms.
Walk close to the stroller so you
aren’t reaching or leaning forward as you push. Keep diaper bags and other
loads off your shoulders. Find a place for them on the stroller, but avoid
toppling it with the weight.
Use high
cribs and changing tables, bathe your child in the sink instead of the
tub. working at this level puts less stress on your back, and
lifting is easiest when the child is at waist height. Tip: When you're
lifting your child from the crib, lower the side and lift with your
legs.
Soft
carriers for infants and back carriers for older babies can be real back
savers. Make sure your carrier is the right size for you and your child.
Look for carriers with wide, adjustable straps and support for the
child's head and neck. your back pack should distribute weight evenly
and be easy to adjust. Tip: Always bend at the knees when you have your
child in a back carrier. This not only protects your back; it also
prevents your child from falling out.
To pick up a
toddler, drop down on one knee, keeping your back straight, and pull the
child in toward your chest. Use your legs to push yourself into a
standing position.
Dr. Monte Venis
2737 State Road 580
Clearwater, Fl, 33761
727-726-4743
(Across for the Countryside Highschool)
