The cuddle curl is a position breastfeeding mothers naturally adopt when sleeping with their babies. It’s been observed in a number of studies, inc. Ball (2006), Mosko et al (1997), Richard et al (1996), and Young (1999). Ball believes this position evolved in the context of infant protection and safety, as female great apes were also documented to adopt it when sleeping with their babies. Although the same behaviours and position have not been observed as often in formula or bottle feeding moth

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The Cuddler programs at UC's medical centers train volunteers to hold, rock and feed preemies....and it benefits those cuddlers just as much as the tiny cuddlees. | University of California