Interesting, to say the least.
What side do you hold your baby on?
Your left? Your right? In front of you awkwardly because you've never held a baby before?
Chances are you probably hold your baby on your left side. The majority of people do anyway.
The clear reason for this is because most people are right handed, so it would make sense that you would hold your baby on your left side so you can have your other hand free to get some crucial activities done.
But what if there was another reason why you held your baby on a specific side? What if there was some actual science behind it?
Well, according to
Psychology Today, there might just be.
A new study published in journal
Evolutionary Psychology shows that women who carry their babies on their left side may display a more secure attachment style than those who carry their baby on their right side.
People who have secure attachment styles generally have an easier time maintaining relationships in and outside of their families, mainly because they experienced stable relationships growing up.
Those with unstable attachment styles, however, tend to find it more difficult to maintain interpersonal connections due to their own past experiences.
The study showed that the majority of women (50 percent) held babies on their left side, with 34 percent cradling on their right side, and the remaining amount of women switching sides regularly.
It also showed that left-side holders were more likely to have stable relationships with their own partners and mothers, suggesting that they have a more secure attachment style.
The more you know.
