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.