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"Men are not nurturers! Reeeee-!!" (lemmy.wtf)

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[–] [email protected] 67 points 3 months ago (1 children)

supposedly had a bunch of benefits for the baby

Yep!

Helps them regulate their breathing rhythm and their body temperature. Likely transfers beneficial skin bacteria.

And it makes them feel safe.

[–] The_v 33 points 3 months ago

More importantly, it helps them go to sleep easier, deeper, and longer.

Strip the kid down to their diaper, lose your shirt, lay back on the couch watching a movie or reading a book with a light blanket over both of you.

That pretty much describes my evening after dinner when my boys were under 6 months old. If you do it right after they eat it's pretty much a guaranteed 3-4 hours of peace even with a newborn.