Shoulders forward with hands to their face, avoiding the shoulders ‘back’, retracted position.
•Hips to the midline with their feet tucked well into the nest or other support; avoiding the ‘valgus’, everted (turned out) posture widely abducted hips. Feet together.
•Head and neck should be in line, avoiding hyperextension and excessive rotation. Neck rolls are not recommended unless indicated medically for an individual infant.
•Trunk should be in mid flexion – avoiding extended postures.
•Gel cushions should be used for all infants until they have developed enough head
control to maintain their head in the midline in supine without support.