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[–] odb281 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

No connection to the majority of people being right handed? Holding the baby with the left hand frees up your right hand to do other things.

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[–] Le_Squish ago 

Goes deeper than that. Great Apes hold their babies the same way as well. It's deep rooted instinct. That's why a little girl can pick up a doll and know exactly how to cradle it without ever being taught.