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You certainly learn so much after you become a parent. It’s not uncommon to come across information after a child is older that may have made a difference in his or her life when he or she was young. Well, then, we hope this post finds you when your baby is young. Though it’s really never too late to do lots of holding and cuddling.
Wanting to hold your baby is of course a natural desire but the truth is that you really can’t hold your baby too much. You can’t spoil him or her this way. There are a number of physical and psychological benefits to holding your child. In fact, you may want to consider “wearing” your child in a fabric baby carrier, pouch, or wrap. Holding or wearing your baby reduces crying and fussiness by up to 51%. It enables the child’s caregiver to be more acutely aware of the baby’s needs and heightens one’s perceptions of the baby’s needs. It increases cardiac output, improves circulation, promotes respiration and aids in digestion. It provides the exact level and kind of stimulation an infant requires, energizing the nervous system. It decreases the baby’s levels of stress hormone which results in a more relaxed baby. It also helps a child feel safe and secure ultimately resulting in a greater self-esteem. If you see a mom or dad wearing their baby or toddler ask them how much they like it. It’s a natural!
