Softly, softly

By Jennie Lindon, Nursery World, 6 June 2002

Touch is important to babies and toddlers for emotional reasons as well as for communication and exploration, says Jennie Lindon Touch and physical closeness are very important for babies and young children. Touch is a direct form of communication for under-threes and can let them know that they are safe and cared for by their parents and other familiar carers, such as in a nursery.

Touch is important to babies and toddlers for emotional reasons as well as for communication and exploration, says Jennie Lindon Touch and physical closeness are very important for babies and young children. Touch is a...

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