MANILA, Philippines—Apart from being acts of affection, caressing and cuddling newborn babies actually help in shaping the little ones’ developing brain. In fact, the simple skin-to-skin contact between moms and babies has been proven to have a positive effect on the mom and the baby’s interactions later on. Imagine how other activities, such as regular massage, can further improve the infants’ growth.
To learn more about this, here’s a more detailed look on the benefits of smell and touch on baby:
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