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Subject: Re: Trembling Baby
Posted by Sherry on September 17, 1998 at 21:40:24:

In Reply to: Trembling Baby posted by starrbaby on September 17, 1998 at 19:30:02:

: Forgive me if I repeat someone else's question--I just don't have time to go through ALL of the archives yet. I got myself a bouncing baby boy a couple of days ago and I am concerned about him--he trembles. I have been trying to bond with him and I have brought him with me n the little ouch I have for him, and during the day while he is asleep he is fine, but periodically he wakes up and during the times that he is more awake he will tremble quite a bit. I don't want the little guy to be frightened or to ruin any chance of good bonding by frightening him....what can I do here? Please let me know! Thanks--
: Starrbaby

Hold him in your hand up against your body. He is afraid
and this is why he is trembling. Put yourself in the
gliders place. Think how huge and scarey you are to him
and how huge your hands look to him. Before you pick him
up, make sure you wash your hands so there isn't an odor
on your hands that frightens him...yes this happens. Always
approach your glider slowly and scoop him up rather than
pick him up from above. Let him sniff the back of your hand
first, this is less frightening to a glider than fingers.
So, cup you hand and gently scoop him up and sit in a chair
for a couple hours with him gently pressed against your
chest so he can hear/feel your heartbeat. This will slowly
over a period of days or weeks help quiet him and earn his
trust which is what he needs most right now. While your
holding him like that pet the top of his head and back with
your thumb.while talking softly to him so he learns the
sound of your voice. Good Luck. Please remember,bonding can
take anywhere from a week to many months depending on the
indivdual animal. They all have different personalities.

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