Why You Cant Spoil a Baby You cannot spoil an infant, Elkind says. Infants cry when they need something, and its hard to spoil them because theyre not trying to manipulate or maneuver. In infancy, you really need to build the feeling that the worlds a safe place. Later on, he says, its certainly possible to spoil your child by giving him or her too much, not setting boundaries, and not expecting your child to do whats healthy. But theres no spoiling a 6-month-old. Peter A. Gorski, MD, director of the Lawton and Rhea Chiles Center for Healthy Mothers and Babies, says, There is so much questionable parenting literature out there that still talks about spoiling babies. This is a myth that really needs to be addressed. Continue reading below... Research shows that infants whose parents respond quicker to their needs, including their cries, are happier and more independent by their first birthday, Gorski says. They learn to trust that youll be there when they need you.
Posted on: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 19:20:21 +0000
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