theIndusParent Logo
theIndusParent Logo
  • Pregnancy
    • Fertility & Conception
    • First Trimester
    • Second Trimester
    • Third Trimester
    • Labour & Delivery
    • Post-delivery Care
    • Miscarriage
    • 9 Months
  • Baby
    • Development
    • Breastfeeding
    • Weaning
    • Health
    • Behaviour
    • Gear & Wear
    • Baby Names
    • Nine Months-0 to 1
  • Toddler
    • Development
    • Health
    • Behaviour
    • Life Skills
    • Trendy Wear
    • 9 Months Season 3: Toddler Years
  • Pre-teen
    • Development
    • Health
    • Education
    • Behaviour
    • Lifeskills
    • Fashion
  • Mums
    • Awesome Working Mums
    • Celeb Mums
    • Beauty
    • Fashion
    • Sex
    • Labour Story
  • Health
    • Nutrition
    • Fitness
    • Home Remedies
    • Chakra Healing
    • Experts' Corner
  • Family & Leisure
    • Relationships
    • For Dads
    • Essential Life Tips
    • Money
    • Recipes
    • Celebrations
    • Travel
    • Vastu
    • Astrology
    • Baby Photos
    • Video
    • Events & Workshops
    • Review
    • Contest
  • हिंदी
  • தமிழ்
  • বাংলা
  • Video

The power of a mother’s hug can be miraculous. Here’s why.

4 min read
The power of a mother’s hug can be miraculous. Here’s why.The power of a mother’s hug can be miraculous. Here’s why.

Science says that a mother’s embrace is indeed a jadoo ki jhappi for your baby. Read on to know why you should be hugging your baby every day.

I still remember how nervous I was when I held my baby for the first time. I was as jittery as any new mother could be. I wasn’t sure how to hold a baby properly, let alone feed her and take care of her 24X7.

In fact, I started having sleepless nights before my baby was born and my to-be mommy brain was working overtime, leaving me anxious. I wondered if I was capable enough to take care of a baby all by myself.

And, when I saw my baby girl for the first time and held her in my arms, my fears were back! While I was also happy to finally see and touch my baby for the first time, my palms were sweaty, and I felt like I was about to get a panic attack.

My mother who was watching me all this while came up to me and asked, “Kya Hua?”. I just looked at her and started crying like a baby. She said nothing for a minute and then just came up to me and hugged me tightly. And just then, all my fears vanished as I felt the warmth of her loving embrace.

Suddenly, it hit me! I knew how to keep my baby calm and comfortable. I was a mother and trust me, nothing can be as comforting as the warmth of a mother. I immediately got up, picked my baby from the cot and hugged her. And suddenly everything just fell into place.

A mother’s hug is the best thing in the world!

motherhug2

Yes, it is! Even science says that a mother’s embrace is indeed a jadoo ki jhappi for your baby. Over 600 scientific papers have been published on the effects of human touch on infants and state that babies have an innate need to be loved and nurtured in order to develop trust and attachment.

Continue reading on the next page to know about the health benefits of a mother's hug!

A mother’s touch can affect the baby positively in so many ways.

  1. Holding your baby not only soothes behavioural and physiological responses in preterm infants, but it also stabilises the heart rate and decreases crying in full-term infants.
  2. Touch activities such as infant massage improves the baby’s sleep patterns, keeps illnesses at bay, enhances weight gain and increases growth in full-term as well as pre-term infants.
  3. Kangaroo Care or skin-to-skin touch just after the baby is born is extremely helpful in behavioural and physiological responses of a pre-term baby.
  4. Other benefits of touch include enhanced immunity and an improved parent-baby relationship. Studies also say that first contact with the baby can help the transition for a mother into her new role, and also constructively establishes the mother-child bond.

Perhaps this is the reason why Huggies has come up with the ‘New Huggies Wonder Pants’ that has a ‘hug-fit design’ and is inspired by a mother’s hug. The diaper gives the baby comfort that is second only to a mother’s hug.

huggies-wonder-pants

As a parent, I believe that there can never be a thing called “too many hugs” for your baby and at times when you’re not around, Huggies would be there to comfort your child. I’m very sure you won’t stop using it once you know how good it is, just like I’ve continued hugging my daughter whenever she’s in distress, even though she’s a toddler now.

Don’t you agree with me, mommies? If you do, please share your hug stories with me now!

Please leave your comments in the box below. Check out theAsianparent Community for more insightful parenting tips. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Google+ and Twitter to stay up-to-date on the latest from theIndusparent.com!

[Images courtesy: Pixabay.com]
Partner Stories
3 Baby Skin Facts Every Parent Should Know
3 Baby Skin Facts Every Parent Should Know
5 Skincare Habits To Keep Your Child's Skin Healthy
5 Skincare Habits To Keep Your Child's Skin Healthy
5 Things To Check When Choosing A Baby Skincare Product
5 Things To Check When Choosing A Baby Skincare Product
THESE 5 Situations Demand Extra Security For Your Kids
THESE 5 Situations Demand Extra Security For Your Kids

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

Avantika Kukreti

  • Home
  • /
  • Baby Care
  • /
  • The power of a mother’s hug can be miraculous. Here’s why.
Share:
  • 7-Year-Old Girl 'Gang-Raped' On Roblox Highlights Need For Increased Parental Scrutiny

    7-Year-Old Girl 'Gang-Raped' On Roblox Highlights Need For Increased Parental Scrutiny

  • Can Babies Choke On Vomit While Sleeping? Read This Now

    Can Babies Choke On Vomit While Sleeping? Read This Now

  • Handy Tools to Put Your Child's Bedtime Struggles to Sleep

    Handy Tools to Put Your Child's Bedtime Struggles to Sleep

app info
get app banner
  • 7-Year-Old Girl 'Gang-Raped' On Roblox Highlights Need For Increased Parental Scrutiny

    7-Year-Old Girl 'Gang-Raped' On Roblox Highlights Need For Increased Parental Scrutiny

  • Can Babies Choke On Vomit While Sleeping? Read This Now

    Can Babies Choke On Vomit While Sleeping? Read This Now

  • Handy Tools to Put Your Child's Bedtime Struggles to Sleep

    Handy Tools to Put Your Child's Bedtime Struggles to Sleep

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Ages + Stages
    • Baby
    • Baby Concerns
    • Baby Development
    • Baby Formula Feeding
    • Baby health
    • Baby Milestones
    • Breastfeeding
  • Family Life
    • Family & Leisure
    • Essential Tips
    • Family Fun
    • Events
    • For Dads
    • For Mum and Dad
  • Health & Wellness
    • India
    • International
    • Lifestyle
    • Kid's Entertainment
    • Indoor
    • Learning Activities
  • Toddler
    • Toddler Behaviour
    • Toddler Development
    • Toddler Discipline
    • Toddler Education
    • Toddler Health
    • Toddler Life Skills
  • Gallery
    • News
    • Celebrity
    • Features
    • Bollywood
    • Video
    • Marriage
  • More
    • TAP Community
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
  • India flag India
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
  • Australia flag Australia
  • Japan flag Japan
  • Nigeria flag Nigeria
  • Kenya flag Kenya
© Copyright theAsianparent 2022. All rights reserved
About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it