What are the benefits of baby touch? Why are so many parents so keen on baby touch nowadays? Parents of premature babies in particular need to know, because baby touch has been widely used in medicine, not only for normal newborns, but also, crucially, for the healthy growth of premature babies. The best time to touch a baby is between feedings, when the baby is stable and not crying or unwell. What are the benefits of baby touch? 1, soothing emotions Touch can promote the development of baby’s EQ, so mommy can use touch to stabilize baby’s emotions. 2, increase weight through the skin touch stimulation, can increase the vagus nerve activity, so that the body produces more hormones and insulin, which helps food absorption, so touch can make the baby’s weight increase. 3, reduce pain Touch can make pain relief, which can be observed from the baby’s reaction. A crying, uncomfortable baby can be calmed down by touch. 4.Increased sleep Studies show that most newborns who receive touch sleep peacefully and cry less, and their restlessness is greatly reduced. 5, promote recovery Premature babies who receive touch can be discharged from the hospital an average of 6 days earlier; sick full-term newborns can also get better recovery in the touch.