The Power of Human Touch for Babies
Paper prepared by: Britney Benoit, Katelynn Boerner, Marsha Campbell-Yeo, PhD, Christine Chambers, PhD
Over 600 scientific papers have been published on the effects of human touch on babies. Huggies® commissioned the Canadian Association of Pediatric Health Centres to summarize the science, revealing opportunities for parent education and the potential for volunteer hospital hugging programs.
Hospital Hugger Program
No Baby Unhugged starts in the hospital. Huggies® is funding and facilitating volunteer hugging programs to help babies get the hugs they need in the NICU even when moms and dads can’t be there to give them.
Miracle of Hugs
Huggies® has always believed in the power of hugs. See why we believe and how we’re helping to ensure more hospitals establish hugging programs so that all babies get the hugs they need.
No Baby Unhugged
No Baby Unhugged is a Huggies® vision to ensure all babies get the hugs they need to thrive. No Baby Unhugged will work with hospitals, parents and communities to help babies.
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