Why do babies need skin to skin time.... From the first cuddle to the lasting bond, babies and parents can benefit enormously by learning their first language, " TOUCH ". In the age of screens where everything is at the touch of the finger and learnt through the tap of the screen we tend to ignore that yet a lot more is understood, experienced and felt through physical touch and social interaction only. However we often do not accept the need for a simple hug, thinking that our child would get addicted to being hugged. So what if our baby is used to being with us...... For us it might just be a hug but it's a life changing magic spell for our growing minds. WHY IS HUGGING SO IMPORTANT? For new born - Calms and relaxes both mother and baby Helps baby to better adapt to the life outside womb by regulating it's heart rate Stimulates digestion Regulates body temperature (mother's chest is at a slightly higher temperatu
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