How can tapping help a baby fall asleep?
In: Biology
It’s thought to remind them of the sound of their mother’s heart beat when in the womb. The rhythmic motion also might remind them of the feeling of being walked around.
Mostly though it comes down to humanity’s natural love of pattern and regularity. The rhythm and sound is soothing, same way some people use rhythmic or ‘peaceful’ sounds to sleep.
It’s also quite likely babies just like to go to sleep with someone present. From their perspective, you can probably imagine sleep is pretty scary. Having someone they trust there to protect them probably helps. Tapping reminds them you’re there when they can’t see you.
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