Why are human babies like little barnacles? 🐚 Clingy, attached, always wanting to be on you — because they’re supposed to be!

Humans are carry mammals, meaning our babies are designed to be held. Unlike nest or cache mammals (who leave their babies alone for long periods), human babies thrive in our arms. Why?

✨ Milk Matters: Our milk is low in fat and digests quickly, so babies need to nurse often. Staying close to their food source ensures survival until they can get their own food

🧠 Born Immature: Human babies arrive with a lot of growing to do, especially their brains! Being close to a caregiver helps regulate their body temperature, breathing, and heart rate. This regulation also helps them sleep longer. Waking frequently when they are off your body helps them survive

🤗 Safety First: Clinginess isn’t a bad habit; it’s survival. Staying near their source of food and protection is hardwired. As they become more independent, they become less clingy

So if your little barnacle is suctioned to you, know it’s not just a phase — it’s biology. Carry them, cuddle them, wear them in a carrier. You’re doing exactly what nature intended. 💛

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