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Study Says the Way Your Kid Cradles a Doll May Predict Social Cognitive Abilities

Little Girl Cradling Baby Doll in Her Arms

Even babies can demonstrate "left-cradling bias," the study showed.

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The next time your kiddo reaches for her favorite baby doll, you might want to take a closer look. According to a new study, the way she holds it may be indicative of her social abilities.

Researchers from City, University of London have found that children

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