A skeletal system compromises of bones and joints. It forms the structure of our bodies and provide protection of our vital organs such as the lungs and heart. The muscles need the skeletal system to attach to via tendons and ligaments. Bones also hold the site to our red and white blood cells. Babies skeletal system is fully formed at birth, but development is still very much taking part. A baby will have far more bones than an adult with approximately 300 individually compa

Oxytocin is a naturally occulting hormone that is activated through skin to skin contact. This hormone is a chemical messenger released in the brain in response to contact. It is produced and released into the blood stream when stimulated. This hormone has a powerful effect on bonding as it reduces stress and therefore lower blood pressure and heart rate. When one person touches another this hormone begins to release. Babies crave skin contact as touch being the most develope