Benefits to You and Baby

*Strengthens the infant-parent bond
Bonding or attachment is the sense of connection between parents and infants that forms the foundation of the parent-child relationship. The quality of an infant's initial attachment is extremely important. A loving environment lays the foundation for your baby's ability to learn, trust, develop confidence and form healthy relationships.

Holding, rocking, singing, cuddling and other nurturing interactions between you and your baby are all bonding experiences that strengthen this emotional connection. Besides the basic care-giving activities -- feeding, diapering, bathing —there are many additional ways to bond with your baby. The various interactive tips provided in Baby Be Loved will help you deepen your relationship and enrich your earliest times together!

*Stimulates intellectual development
The first six months are a unique and special time for both you and your baby! It is a time of incredible growth and change, and the very best way for your baby to learn is through a loving, stimulating environment. Research has proven that young children benefit—intellectually, socially and emotionally—from spending time with their parents by playing, talking, reading and doing things together.

According to Bruce Perry, M.D., Ph.D., a leading neuroscientist of brain research and senior fellow at the Child Trauma Academy. "The most important thing that parents need to know is that their interactions with their infant, toddler and child literally help shape the biology of their child’s brain. And, through simple interactions – talking, singing, reading, laughing and playing with their child – they are helping express the underlying genetic gifts of their child."

The best gift parents and caring adults can give young children is the gift of time spent together!

*Stimulates visual development
Of course your smiling face and changing expressions are the most important images you can provide your baby! But in addition to that, research has proven that infants prefer bold, high-contrasting patterns such as checkerboards, stripes, and bulls-eyes. These visual images stimulate brain cell connections and enhance your baby's curiosity. They also increase your baby's concentration skills and attention span. The twenty-four fun images and colors in Baby Be Loved will provide diverse stimuli and fascinate you new baby!

*Saves time
Any new parent can tell you, life with a newborn is completely overwhelming! Today's busy parents want the best for their children but often can’t find time in the day to read the latest books on baby development or take parenting classes on every subject. That's why we designed Baby Be Loved in its unique format – so modern parents can quickly access stage-appropriate information and activities.

"Baby Be Loved… What a perfect way to leave more time for treasuring those special moments with your new baby :)."
My ParenTime April 2003