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Birth
to one year
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Developing
Trust
Newborn
babies need to become attached to at least one person who
provides security and love. This first and most basic emotional
attachment is the start for all human relationships.
What
you'll need...
Loving
arms
Music
What
to do...
Include
happy rituals in your baby's schedule. For example, at bedtime,
sing the same song every night, rock her, or rub her tummy.
Pick
up your crying baby promptly. Try to find out what's wrong.
Is she hungry? Wet? Bored? Too hot? Crying is your baby's
way of communicating. By comforting her you send the message
that language has a purpose and that someone wants to understand.
Gently
move your newborn's arms and legs. Or tickle her lightly
under the chin or on the tummy. When she starts to control
her head, lie on the floor and put your baby on your chest.
Let her reach for your nose, or grab your hair. Talk to
her and name each thing she touches.
Sing
and cuddle with your baby. Hold her snuggled in your arms
or lying face up on your lap with her head on your knees.
Make sure the head of a newborn is well-supported.
To
entertain your baby, sing an active song. For example:
If
you're happy and you know it, clap your hands!
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands!
If you're happy and you know it, and you want the world
to know it,
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands!
If
you don't know lullabies or rhymes for babies, make up your
own!
Dance
with your baby. To soothe her when she's upset, put her
head on your shoulder and hum softly or listen to recorded
music as you glide around the room. To amuse her when she's
cheerful, try a bouncy tune.
Feeling
your touch, hearing your voice, and enjoying the comfort
of physical closeness all help a baby to develop trust.
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