Newborn care is a tiring task that keeps the mother or the caregiver busy all day long.
If we also consider the sleepless nights, we can say that motherhood is a heavy daily responsibility. In reality, your seemingly helpless baby keeps you and the household awake all day with its cries and endless demands.
What are the emotional needs of the baby and how are they met? During this period, we can summarize the child's emotional needs in one word: Love... This word encompasses the interest, affection, and warmth shown by the mother. Most of the mother's love is expressed through her holding, caressing, talking to, and smiling at the baby during care. The mother's smiling face and soothing voice create happiness and joy in the child.
The baby's face lights up and responds to the mother with incomprehensible sounds of joy. The communication between the mother and the baby, which may seem silly from the outside, is actually the most important emotional nourishment for the baby. It is essential for healthy development and the stimulation of mental abilities.
In this regard, we cannot emphasize enough the importance of love during the early years, especially in infancy.
The love needs of the infant are often overlooked due to their natural fulfillment. Studies on children who grow up without love clearly demonstrate how vital love is. However, it is not enough for the baby to receive love. The constant change of the individuals providing this love, even if the love is sufficient, does not provide reassurance for the baby.
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