Our sense of touch allows us to rec

Our sense of touch allows us to receive information about our internal and external environments, making it important for sensory perception.

The first sense to develop in a human foetus is touch. At 8 weeks, a foetus responds to touch of the lips and cheeks, with other body parts responding by 14 weeks. Infants use touch to learn about the world around them and to bond with others – positive touch assists an infant’s healthy development.