No longer just for sick or small babies,
direct skin contact helps baby soothe, bond and feel comfortable in their surroundings.
The basic theory is that since many of us don't come
into direct skin contact with the Earth very much, a positive charge can build up in the body.
Direct skin contact with the Earth acts as a «ground» just like it does for electrical outlets, reducing this extra positive charge.
Having
direct skin contact is a biological imperative for babies, and fathers can do every bit as mothers here.
By Anja Springthorpe Grounding, also called earthing, relates to
direct skin contact with the Earth's surface.
But if you are allergic,
direct skin contact can cause irritation, redness, and swelling.