Bonding with your Baby

Bonding is essential for a baby! Bonding is a process, not something that takes place within minutes and not something that has to be limited to happening within a certain time period after birth. For many parents, bonding is a byproduct of everyday caregiving. You may not even know it's happening until you observe your baby's first smile and suddenly realize that you're filled with love and joy.

A secure attachment bond teaches your baby how to trust you, how to communicate about their feelings, and eventually how to trust others as well. As you and your baby bond, your baby learns how to have a healthy sense of self and how to be in a loving, empathetic relationship.

When babies develop a bond, they are better able to:

        Develop fulfilling intimate relationships

        Maintain emotional balance

        Feel confident and good about themselves

        Enjoy being with others

        Rebound from disappointment and loss

        Share their feelings and seek support