One way to show feelings of love and affection toin children is to hug him. But the meaning of a hug is not only that you know, Bun. Hugging your little one often turns out to be beneficial for his health. Want to know what are the benefits of hugging a child? Come on, see the following review.
Don't immediately think of your little one as a spoiled child, yes, Bun, if he often asks for a hug or hugs Mother. For children, there is no more comfortable place than in their mother's arms.
These are the Benefits Behind Hugging Children
When your little one feels sad, disappointed, scared, or angry, a mother's hug can get rid of all these feelings. Although it sounds trivial, often hugging children is believed to be beneficial for their psychological and physical health.
Here are the various benefits of hugging a child:
1. Minimizes the production of the hormone cortisol
When stressed and feel depressed, the body will release the hormone cortisol or stress hormone. Children have not been able to regulate and control their emotions well, so that their erratic moods can increase the production of this hormone.
The high amount of the hormone cortisol in the body can cause children to have difficulty sleeping, have difficulty concentrating, gain weight, and become lack of energy and lack of enthusiasm. nowBy hugging often, your little one can be free from the various effects of these stress hormones you know, Bun.
2. Reduce feelings of anxiety and stress
When hugging, the body releases the hormone oxytocin which can make children feel calm, happy, and comfortable. Hugs can fix moodand reduce feelings of anxiety and stress in children. This benefit is not only felt by the Little One, but also to the Mother, you know.
3. Maintain heart health
The hormone oxytocin released by the body when cuddling also has an impact on children's blood pressure. Children who often get hugs from loved ones can have stable blood pressure, and this is good for heart health.
4. Increase endurance
Hugs are also believed to increase the child's body power. By hugging, symptoms of illnesses caused by viruses, such as the flu, can improve more quickly.
5. Reduce pain
Hugs can relieve pain experienced by children. In addition, often hugging children can also make their breathing smoother, so that circulation and oxygen supply to various body tissues are good.
6. Establish a bond between mother and child
Often hugging children can also strengthen emotional bonds with children. In fact, many doctors recommend mothers to immediately hug or make contact skin-to-skin with her newborn baby. In this way, the newborn will learn to suckle faster, fuss less or cry less, and sleep less.
7. Feeling loved and always supported
Through hugs, your little one will feel more loved, protected, supported, and cared for by the mother. Hugs can also be a love language to show appreciation to your little one.
Actually, there is no recommendation on how many mothers should hug their children per day. However, if you want your little one to feel comfortable, not easily stressed, and healthier, don't hesitate to hug him often, okay? So, have you hugged your little one today?
