Children are smarter when their parents hug them a lot.
Research from a hospital in the US shows that babies who are hugged more by their parents have stronger brain responses.
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The more you hug your baby, the smarter he or she will be. Illustration photo |
The more babies are hugged, the more their brains develop, according to a study by the Hospital.Nationwide Children's in Ohio. The study involved 125 babies, both premature and full-term, to assess their responses to physical touch, the newspaperNewsnersaid.
The study found that premature babies responded less to affection and love from their caregivers than full-term babies. The study also found that babies who were held more by their parents or hospital staff had stronger brain responses.
According to researcher, PhDNathalie Maitre, sometimes just simple physical touch or rocking your baby in your arms can make a big difference in the development of their brain. CPremature babies need positive skin-to-skin contact from their parents. The benefits are similar to those of full-term babies.
Love is an important and necessary factor for brain development. So, hug and cuddle your children as much as possible.