Babies need a firm hold at the beginning.
There are simple handles to provide good and secure support, especially for the head.
In addition, the baby feels the closeness of the body when being picked up and carried, which gives it security.
The baby feels comfortable, relaxes and comes to rest. [1]
Sources
All graphics: Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA) www.kindergesundheit-info.de (last updated February 2016)
