Touching your baby is very important. Not only is it a great way to bond and to make your baby feel secure. American research shows that the gentle touch of a mother or father releases growth hormones in your baby. In other words, hugging, cuddling, touching your baby will stimulate the growth.
A simple but effective trick is to soak a cotton ball in baby oil and gently rub it over the band aid until it falls off. If you don’t have baby oil near then a clean cooking oil will work also.
While some babies are born with hearing loss, others develop impairments as they grow older due to injuries, ear infections, or other diseases. Even if your newborn was tested, watch for the following signs of normal hearing. Failure to meet these milestones could be a sign of hearing impairment.
15 TO 18 MONTHS: Your child [...]
