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My Spine Explained
Remember to hold your baby close to your body when lifting her out of the
bath.
Once you are holding your baby firmly, carefully bring your leg back over the
rim of the bath and stand up with both feet firmly on the floor.
Avoid carrying your baby on one hip for extended periods of time, for this
places excessive stress on your spine.
Go down on your knees when you want to pick your child up from the floor
or a low chair. Once again, remember to keep your elbows close to your body.
If your baby is on the floor, you can always go down on the floor and allow
your baby to crawl onto your lap.
When your child is old enough, she can stand on a chair or step before you
pick her up. You can then let her slide onto your knee or use a squat-lift while
keeping your back straight.
Figure 13.3
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