Nature Connection Guide and father, Arnaud Gagne, shares his stories of introducing his infant son to Nature while bonding as a father. As a Nesting Ambassador, Arnaud integrates the science of the Evolved Nest with his training as a deep nature connection mentor. (Become a Nesting Ambassador at www.NestedWorld.org.)
In this video, Arnaud shares with you his four points of Nature Connection with Babies:
- Make Nature Relevant
- Role Modeling
- Activate their Senses
- Imitation as a Connection Tool
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Why Nature Is Biologically Expected for Babies
Human infants evolved outdoors — in forests, savannas, grasslands, near water. Their physiology expects:
- Natural light cycles
- Microbial diversity
- Rhythmic sounds (wind, birds, water)
- Organic textures (soil, leaves, bark, skin)
- Open visual horizons
When babies are embedded in natural environments, several systems calibrate properly.
The Big Picture: From the Evolved Nest perspective
Nature is not enrichment.
It is infrastructure.
When babies lack:
- Touch
- Responsive care
- Community
- Nature immersion
Their biological systems wire for vigilance instead of trust.
Nature Immersion and Connection:
- Regulates biology
- Supports immune intelligence
- Scaffolds moral development
- Anchors attachment
- Reinforces kinship worldview
It is part of the original design, our Evolved Nest.
Nature is a Kinship Teacher
In the Kinship Worldview framework, nature immersion supports:
- Biophilia (innate love of life)
- Empathy beyond the human
- Interbeing awareness
- Ecological identity
When babies are regularly outdoors:
They develop:
- Sensory familiarity with the living world
- Comfort in non-constructed spaces
- Embodied belonging
Kinship begins in the body.
Nature Connection for Babies, with Arnaud Gagne, a Certified Nesting Ambassador
In this video, Arnaud shares with you his four points of Nature Connection with Babies:
- Make Nature Relevant
- Role Modeling
- Activate their Senses
- Imitation as a Connection Tool