It’s You and Me Baby

 Babies are born to bond.  Scientists are realizing that warm, responsive early care from parents and other caregivers helps infants thrive.  Bonding or attachment is one of the most important factors in development.  If a child feels secure that his physical and emotional needs will be met then he can use his energy to work on other areas of brain development.  A wonderful book about all of this is called Bright from the Start, by Jill Stamm.  She writes, “What sounds simply warm and fuzzy creates demonstrable changes in the brain and nervous system.  Emotion affects attention. . .and attention, in turn affects learning.  How secure a baby feels therefore influences all the development that follows.”  Bonding is not one event.  It is an ongoing experience of attachment that occurs over time.  A simple thing like responding to a baby’s needs actually helps the bonding process.  One way to facilitate this process isn’t really talked about by many.  It’s referred to as babywearing–wearing your baby in a fabric baby sling, wrap or pouch.  Baby slings aren’t sold in many baby stores which is probably why it seems like a well-kept secret.  It’s a wonderful way to bond with your baby, is comfortable and quite convenient. 

You must be logged in to post a comment.