Heartbeat Listening
Let your baby rest ear-to-chest to hear the most familiar sound in the world.
In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 2 of your baby's personalized plan.
How to play
1
Hold your baby skin-to-skin or close to your chest.
2
Position them so their ear is against your heart.
3
Breathe slowly and hum softly while they listen.
What you need
• Nothing at all. Just the two of you.
Why it works
The rhythmic heartbeat reduces stress hormones in newborns and deepens the parent-child bond.
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