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Your Baby's New Favorite Place Is Your Chest
This blog explores the powerful connection between a newborn and their parent's chest, explaining why it's the baby's preferred place after birth. The chest offers warmth, familiarity, the sound of a heartbeat, and comfort that mimics the womb, making it a haven for newborns.
It delves into the science of skin-to-skin contact, highlighting its benefits such as improved heart and lung function, better sleep, regulated body temperature, emotional bonding, and enhanced brain development. Parents also benefit through increased oxytocin, reduced stress, and improved breastfeeding.
The article also addresses the safety of chest sleeping. While supervised chest naps are beneficial, parents are advised to stay awake to avoid risks. It explains why babies cry when laid down — their instincts trigger when they're removed from their comfort zone.
Lastly, it reframes the chest as an emotionally charging station, not just a cozy spot. This physical closeness nurtures emotional resilience, bonding, and a strong sense of security for the baby and parent alike