We love things that bring us comfort, such as our soft blankey, favorite pacifier, and shaped diapers. However, Mom’s voice is just about the most soothing thing in our baby world, and now there’s science to back up that fact! Sam, baby daughter of Jonna of Jonniker, gives us her side of the story.

Yo yo yo — Sam here. Look, I like this kind of research, as it’s all about what can make us little ones feel better. And if I’m not mistaken, babies are what make the world go ‘round, am I right? 

Don’t get me wrong: my mom’s voice is pretty rad, especially when she sings silly songs. She’s no Laurie Berkner, but in a pinch her version of “Rocketship Run” will make me wave my hands in the air like I just don’t care. But… the idea that her VOICE is as comforting as a hug? Please. As if. 

I mean, look at it this way, my fellow babies: When you fall and bonk your head on the coffee table so hard it leaves a mark on your forehead, would you rather your mom pick you up, kiss it and give you a hug, or just stand there, arms at her sides, telling you it doesn’t hurt and that it’s going to be okay? Or — or! — is a phone call going to swoop in and change that wet diaper of yours? Even if it is a super-comfy Little Movers diaper, those things can’t change themselves. I don’t know about you, but my favorite part of the diaper change is the big kiss I get afterwards. 

In fact, when my mom’s hands are busy doing things and it takes her a minute to get to me after I fall on my face, I’m pretty aggravated. And even when she’s telling me it’s going to be okay, I don’t believe her until she picks me up.

I call horse pucky on this research. I’ll bet you an entire pack of Little Movers diapers that they never bothered to ask babies about this stuff. They never do — you know why? We’re oppressed, that’s why. And I’m here to speak out against such oppression. Ask the babies, I say. ASK THE BABIES. 

(via ParentDish)