Child Development: Infancy (0-1)
Feb 10, 2023•13 min•Ep. 13
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Episode description
There are 2 take-home messages regarding infants:
1. Touch and physical contact are critical for physical health, mental health, and a sense of trust in the world.
2. Intellectual stimulation spurs cognitive development so talk, sing, read, and play with your infant.
Bigelow, A.E. (2020). To have and to hold: Effects of physical contact on infants and their caregivers. National Library of Medicine. 61:101494.
Greicius, J. (2013). The benefits of touch for babies, parents. Stanford Medicine: September 22, 2013.
Harmon, K. (2010). How important is touch with your infant? Scientific American: May 6, 2010.
Maruwada, M. (2022). 10 Cognitive Activities For Infants To Boost Development, Mom Junction. December 20, 2022.
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