With a very innocent thought, families want their babies to meet nature and have a different experience by allowing them to come into contact with a completely different surface rather than the home environment they are used to. But as you can see, things usually don’t go well.
Now let’s look at the reasons why babies avoid stepping on the grass.
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In fact, there are different opinions about why babies display such an attitude.
The first of the opinions; Since babies are accustomed to softer and more comfortable surfaces such as wood, tiles or carpets, they are afraid of grass and have developed a prejudice.
As babies grow and their nervous systems continue to develop in direct proportion; intensifies their sights, sensations, and sounds. In other words, the grass, which has a vertical and somewhat sharp structure, can cause them to be caught unprepared.
Contrary to popular belief, this does not mean that babies hate grass or will avoid it for long periods of time. Contrary to what is expected, this behavior can be expressed as a new and unusual experience for them.
In addition, this strangeness may be related to the surface temperature and texture of the grass. For babies who are used to being on surfaces such as beds, sofas and carpets during their birth, the warmth and surface of the grass feels quite different. In direct proportion, the baby, who is not accustomed to this surface and temperature, shows an avoidance reflex.
Another view is that grass may cause some babies to face “sensory overload.”
Of course, this is not true for all babies, but a neuropsychologist specialized in this field; He states that some babies may react differently to sensory expressions and may raise their legs when they encounter grass.
Again, the fact that babies are faced with sensory overload may raise the question of whether they will have difficulties in processing different sensations. sensory processing disorder; It is a condition in which the brain has difficulty receiving and responding to information coming through the senses.
Unfortunately, it does not seem possible to determine whether very young babies are also struggling with a sensory problem. This is because the sensory perception system continues to develop gradually throughout infancy and varies greatly.
It is also possible to express avoidance behavior with the “protective behavior strategy” seen in infants.
In a study, it has been revealed that within the framework of this concept, babies are generally reluctant to approach and touch plants. Even though we are not aware of it, babies younger than eight months actually have an approach to protect themselves from the dangers that plants can cause.
In addition, most experts state that babies become more open to experiencing new and different textures from their first birthday.
In summary, as children get older, their observation skills increase, and they start to spend more time with their peers, they are more likely to discover new textures. For this reason, babies who avoid certain behaviors for a certain period of time may behave in the opposite way after a few months or a few years.
The situation is also valid for the act of not stepping on the grass completely. If your baby is staying away from the grass a lot right now and is hesitant to step on them, you can give him some time and help him touch it with his hands without stepping on his feet.
In the meantime, keep your camera on in one hand and social media should not be deprived of these cute cuts…
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