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Skin to skin for 1 month old baby

2021-12-17 21:09:38
Hi, My baby is 40 days old he is 4.3 kgs. He loves sleeping on my chest. Can I make him rest on my chest for 1-2 hours daily. Are there any risks if I do so Please let me know if I should take care of any thing while I make him sleep on my chest. Thank you
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Good evening, It's ok Take care. 🙏Tiwari child clinic Delhi 🙏

Answered2021-12-18 11:52:21

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Yes u can but make sure u are awake and baby is breathing good

Answered2021-12-18 04:11:05

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The baby can sleep.on the chest for 1 to 2 hours. The only risk is if you fall asleep and baby falls off. Other than that no issues. Another alternative is you can sit on a reclining chair and hold the baby on your chest. This is commonly done in premature babies and called kangaroo mother care

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Go ahead, there is no harm

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