Baby sitting up for photos

[Anonymous]

I sent photos of my three week old sitting up on a couch just for a few seconds. I also did it today. My dad immediately told me that this is not safe. I did not know as this is my first. Is the baby ok? Did I damage their spine? Now I am superparioid. I don't have a doctors appointment for another couple of weeks. Please let me know.

Signed,
Panicked parent

[Anonymous]

I think your dad is worried about the baby tipping over. You did not damage your child.

[Anonymous]

Totally fine. No damage in any way shape or form.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think your dad is worried about the baby tipping over. You did not damage your child.

This. Minimal danger but definitely no harm unless baby falls off the couch.

[Anonymous]

I'll dissent.

It is not good for the baby, spine specifically.

Lots of pediatric PTs will tell you this (follow them on IG or Tik Tok)

You did not harm your baby, but I wouldn't do it again. Tummy time photos are your best friend right now.

[Anonymous]

You did not damage your baby’s spine by propping them up for a few seconds.

Are you the same poster that was asking if the camera flash was bad for your baby?

[Anonymous]

I mean I wouldn’tdo it a lot — danger of falling etc — but I so seriously doubt you’vedobe you baby and seriously injury. Congrats on the new baby. I promise the freak outs calm down eventually.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thank you all. No, I am not the poster about the camera flash. I don't know what you're talking about.

I am worried about the spine based on the PP's comment. Will my baby be okay? I am going to stop doing it.

[Anonymous]

Aww it’s fine just once and no harm was done. but as pp said - good rule of thumb is don’t prop babies into positions they can’t get into. Better for their development over time.

[Anonymous]

One time for 20 seconds will not permanently damage baby. They’re fine. Breathe.

[Anonymous]

OP here. I did it today and yesterday. Is it okay?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I did it today and yesterday. Is it okay?

You are fine. I say this as someone who went throw it: I would consider reaching out to a therapist or your provider. It’s normal to have some anxiety, but this might be a bit excessive. Medication helped me tremendously.

[Anonymous]

It's perfectly normal to be worried and anxious especially when someone tells you that they think you are doing something wrong. Trust your instinct as a momma. You know what is best for your baby. You've got this. 20 seconds for a photo should be fine.