Snuggles Socialize
Scientists have confirmed that cuddling provides a baby with social benefits for years to come. According to a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers found a clear link between love and attention in the early years and healthy emotional responses in later life. Children who were deprived of physical contact as infants had lower levels of social-bonding hormones — even if they were subsequently showered with love once they got to be toddlers.
