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Tips for creating a stronger bond
Everyone intuitively knows that the loving connection between mom and baby is special. But did you know that the effects of bonding can benefit your baby not only today but also well into the future? For this reason, it's important to understand the ins and outs of bonding. That's why we've worked together with our baby care experts to compile a list of tips to help you enrich the bonding experience.
Tip #10. The most delicious raspberries aren't always fruit
Research says: Bonding with your baby triggers the same pleasure centers in the brain as eating chocolate. While touch and bonding play a crucial role in your baby's development, there are plenty of benefits for parents, too. We are wired to get enjoyment out of the bonding experience. And, just like the feeling you get when you eat your favorite comfort food, touch and massage have been shown to affect the same hormone that is triggered by eating chocolate. Just as your touch soothes your baby, you'll begin to notice that giving her a massage also helps promote a sense of calm and relaxation for you as well – not to mention that all that time spent bonding with her will help you grow as a parent by helping you learn to read your baby's unique verbal and non-verbal communication cues. Which means that, unlike eating chocolate, bonding can be fun and good for you no matter how often you do it.
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Tip #10. The most delicious raspberries aren't always fruit
