Preterm infants who are cuddled, rocked, talked to, and sung to tend to do better than those preterm infants who are left alone.

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Research has shown that preterm infants who receive positive touch, such as cuddling or being rocked, as well as verbal stimulation, such as talking or singing, tend to have better outcomes in terms of weight gain, brain development, and overall health compared to preterm infants who are left alone or receive minimal touch and stimulation.

Preterm Infants Who Are Cuddled, Rocked, Talked To, and Sung