Ditch That Newborn Hat! Here’s What Every Parent Needs to Know
Mama Natural
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Did you know putting a hat on your newborn right after birth might not be the best idea?
That's because a hat right after birth blocks the amazing newborn smell, which has benefits for you mama. Smelling your newborn's head releases oxytocin, helping you bond with baby, start breastfeeding like a pro and even increase contractions so you can deliver that pesky placenta!
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A newborn hat isn't the best way to warm up your baby. Skin to skin contact is actually much more effective and this practice is sooooo good for baby… it helps to regulate their blood sugar, breathing rate, stress hormones and colonizes their microbiome with your good bacteria.
So toss the newborn hat and cuddle up instead.
