Grasp the clothing below the feet with the right hand and slip the left
hand and, arm beneath the infant's body to its head. It is then raised
upon the left arm and its head is upon your arm or chest. This supports
the entire spine and there is no undue pressure upon the chest or abdomen,
as is often the case when baby is grasped around the body or under the
arms.
How shall I lift a child who is old enough to run about? Place your hands
under the child's arms, at the arm-pits and never by the wrists.
Can I injure the child lifting it by its hands or wrists? Yes, it often
injures the elbows or shoulder joints.