How to Care for a Baby's Emotional Needs

Taking care of your baby̵7;s emotional needs means you are there for her when she needs you. Because she cannot talk yet, you need to understand as much as possible her nonverbal cues, for example, her particular cries, body language and expressions, and then react appropriately. As a result, you will form an emotional attachment and bond, which positively affects her self-esteem and personality as she grows.

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      Recognize that you cannot always know precisely what your baby wants. Refrain from becoming frustrated when this happens, suggests HelpGuide.org, a nonprofit resource for families. This does not mean you are neglecting your baby̵7;s emotional needs. Even if changing her diaper, feeding her, playing with her and attempting to get her to nap do not make her happy, you are still taking care of her emotional needs simply by responding to the fact that she needs something.

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      Hold your baby, advises Attachment Parenting International. This is one of the simplest ways to bond and take care of your baby̵7;s emotional needs. When you are close to her and interacting with her in this manner, it helps her to feel secure, safe and content.

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      Take care of yourself and reduce your stress, advises HelpGuide.org. It makes it a lot easier for you to take care of your baby̵7;s emotional and physical needs when you are also taking good care of yourself. Get enough sleep, which might mean sleeping when the baby is sleeping. You can also ask for help from your spouse, friends and family. If they offer to help, do not turn them down. Furthermore, don̵7;t forget to schedule some quality time for yourself, for example, a solo exercise class or even just a half hour of uninterrupted time in the bathtub.

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      Notice when your baby is happy, such as when she is being rocked, when she is moving or when she is exposed to soft music or sunlight. You can expose her to that particular environment again. When you make her feel happy in this way, you are caring for her emotional needs.

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