Why it’s so hard to ignore a baby’s cry

  • Cry activates adults’ brain regions important for attention and empathy
  • Infant distress results in reduced oxytocin levels escalates their crying
  • When a mother hears cries, it raises oxytocin and encourages care-giving
  • Cries cause a dip in testosterone in men, promotiong nurturing behaviour

 

By JORDAN RAINE