Baby's hands

Tch4lfe

Im in need of baby handcuffs or suggestions!! My daughter is 3 weeks old and one of the biggest issues we have is that I can't get her hands out of the way to get her to latch on correctly. It becomes very frustrating for me and her. Any tricks of the trade would be greatly appreciated!

whitney4126

My LO does the same thing every time. I take a blanket and use it to hold her arms down until we get the latch established, then I remove it so she can freely move her hands. It's kind if awkward at times, but it works. She's gotten where when I put that blanket over her, she instantly calms down cause she knows she's getting ready to get fed.

Abenedict2011

I would gently place her bottom arm underneath her and hold her top arm, or swaddle her with a blanket.

Peanutz21

i let her hold onto my hand or finger. sometimes i'll use a soft toy (one that has an animal head but rest is a blanket) to let her hang onto

eggmankate

I like PPs advice. When DH was home I would have him nearby to clamp the hands down when needed. I remember this all too well--eventually they'll figure out to get their hands out. Hang in there, it'll get better!

Tch4lfe

Thanks everyone! I will definitely try out these suggestions!

oursong611

My son does this too. I have found that if I take the arm closest to me and tuck it under my arm, it solves half the problem, then I hold his other hand.