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Whats New in Eye Contact Essential?

New Born Baby Bonding - A newborn baby sleeps for most of his first days, so you should spend all of his waking time with him. Research has shown ....

Early Physical Contact - Following on from the first few days you should try to keep your baby in contact with you as much as possible. By contact I mean on your body, for instance...

Importance of Smell - We know that your smell is one of the first associations that your baby makes with you. You give off a smell...

Sounds & Effects - Newborn babies do not like loud noises. While your baby is becoming used to your voice, speak or sing in a soft...

All research points to the fact that physical contact between mother and baby should start as soon after birth as possible. Furthermore, eye contact should follow immediately after birth wherever possible. Most child development experts used to say that babies could not see properly until their eyes could focus, but babies can interpret shapes and outlines. The shape and outline of your face will be recognized by your baby within 36 hours. Research has shown mat it is your eyes that your baby searches for and concentrates on once he has found them. Furthermore, babies can do this within a few hours of birth.

It has been shown that mothers who make early eye contact with their babies and continue to do so, particularly during feeding times when they face their babies and look deeply into their eyes, are much more likely to be sympathetic, understanding mothers who tend to solve problems calmly and by logical discussion. They rarely resort to physical punishment of their children.

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