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Mar 2023
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The Scientific Secret to Soothing Fussy ...

Scientific American
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Some animals’ babies physically relax when their parents whisk them away from danger. The same thing works for tiny, wailing humans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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