Babywearing helps strengthen bonds for premature babies

Anyone who participates in babywearing will tell you there are many benefits for both the baby wearer and the baby, but little research has been done to back up the claims – except when it comes to premature infants.

Kangaroo care that emphasizes skin to skin contact between mothers and their premature babies has been shown to increase emotional, physiological, and cognitive regulatory capabilities.

Read the full article here: The Littlest Things
[sc:mbta]

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *