Lastly as your little one becomes a developing toddler, once lowered to its minimum height, the Baby Hug Air transforms into their first chair that can be used while reading, drawing or watching television during snack time. Elevating and reclining the seat are easily done via the foot switch on the base and the clasp at the head of the unit.

RRI is the reciprocal of the heartbeat rate,” says the study, “meaning that the RRI ratio increases when the heartbeat rate decreases. The more oxytocin your baby has in their body, the easier it will be for you as a parent,” says Suzanne.Suzanne agrees, “If you are paying attention to what your baby needs, if you're paying attention to when they need closeness and you're paying attention to when they need distance, your baby will come to trust you, and then they'll now trust other people too. An Israeli study conducted in 2014 compared a group of premature babies who had received skin-to-skin cuddles from their mothers from birth and those who had significantly less skin-to-skin contact. As the baby grows, you want more and more exploring” says Linda, “but when I’m talking about growing, I’m talking about years, not weeks.

Simply being held for feeding or carrying does not produce the same change, nor does a tight embrace. The heart rate of an infant as young as 4 months old relaxes when the child a parent or primary caregiver gives them a hug. Chicco Baby Hug Air is a unique 4-in-1 indoor solution that covers a multitude of your baby’s needs from birth to 3 years.

One of the surprising takeaways of the study is that the RRI value of hugging only applies to infants who are not currently busy crying or being fussy. As your baby develops, the Baby Hug Air does alongside them, from 6 months it can be as a secure highchair to make your life easier during weaning. When it comes to the infants’ response to the attention of strangers, however, things are a bit different, at least for the older infants in the study. Evolving from the original Baby Hug 4-in-1, the Air features wide side netting for smoother air flow and increased visibility.

So encourage them by smiling at them as often as you can and, of course, acting surprised and pleased when they smile back. That's really exciting, but it's also a little bit scary for grown-ups, because you start to realise how important you are to the baby. Sitting on lockable wheels, you can easily move the Baby Hug Air around without much physical exertion. Our Awards judges loved the multiple functions, and found it a great all-in-one option for saving space and money. Parents uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles.It’s fitted with several activities as sounds (6 lullabies and 6 funny music sounds), lights and 3 soft toys to entertain your baby during their playtime moments. Spreading the Cost of your purchase using Interest-Free Credit does not cost any more than paying upfront. With its innovative design you can very simply transform the Chicco Baby Hug into its 4 different solutions, adapting to the growing needs of your baby. Baby Hug 4 in 1 Air can be used as a crib, a raised recliner, a highchair and a table chair, to accompany you and your little one in each moment of the day. If they can get their hands on a toothbrush, your baby may attempt to give their gums and teeth a once-over, too.