This article attempts to emphasize the difference between bonding and attachment. It is this attachment that makes the mother love the infant tremendously and fulfill all his needs. In this sense, it is task oriented. Psychologists state that this develops in the first week after the birth of the infant. When the child experiences love and security , it increases the development of the infant. Bonding is a natural process.
However, in cases where the infant has been adopted, this can take a while. The attachment quality of a baby towards parents has an influence on how the baby will behave later in life.
Attachment forms by interaction between baby and parents. Involving parents in the daily care and encouraging them to interact with their baby from the early beginning may have a positive influence on the parent-child-relationship and child development later in life. The way you wash, lift, or carry your baby or the way you give your older child a warm hug, a gentle touch on the arm, or a reassuring pat on the back can convey so much emotion to your child.
Body language — The way you sit, move, and carry yourself communicates a wealth of information to your child. Talk to your child with your arms crossed and your head back and they will see you as defensive and uninterested.
Pacing, timing, and intensity — The pacing, timing, and intensity of your speech, movements, and facial expressions can reflect your state of mind. If you maintain an adult pace, or are stressed or otherwise inattentive, your nonverbal actions will do little to calm, soothe, or reassure your child. As there are many reasons why a loving, conscientious parent may not be successful at creating a secure attachment bond, HelpGuide has created two unique resources to help the process:.
Informed by leaders in the new field of infant mental health, this HelpGuide video demonstrates what a secure attachment bond looks like from the perspective of the infant as well as the parent.
Additionally, the video explains why a loving parent may not be able to create a secure attachment bond or why an infant may not be able to participate in the two-way emotional exchange that creates this bond. Authors: Jeanne Segal, Ph. Bonding with your Baby — Why bonding is important, how your baby interacts, and ways to get support.
Bonding with Your Baby — One sheet about bonding and attachment with a good list of suggestions for new mothers. Child Welfare Department.
Developmental Milestones — A detailed list about developmental milestones that relate to bonding. Communication and your newborn — Learn how newborns communicate and what to do if you suspect a problem. This holiday season alone, millions of people will turn to HelpGuide for free mental health guidance and support. So many people rely on us in their most difficult moments. Can we rely on you? All gifts made before December 31 will be doubled. Cookie Policy. What is the attachment bond and why is it so important?
A secure attachment bond ensures that your child will feel secure, understood, and calm enough to experience optimal development of his or her nervous system. This can inhibit emotional, mental, and even physical development, leading to difficulties in learning and forming relationships in later life. How secure attachment is created Developing a secure attachment bond between you and your child, and giving your child the best start in life, does not require you to be a perfect parent.
The attachment bond differs from the bond of love As a parent or primary caretaker for your infant, you can follow all the traditional parenting guidelines, provide doting, around-the-clock care for your baby, and yet still not achieve a secure attachment bond. It begins before birth and usually develops very quickly in the weeks after baby is born. Is task-oriented. Focuses on what is happening in the moment between you and your child. You maintain your regular adult pace while attending to your child.
For example, you hurry to feed your child dinner so you have time to watch your favorite TV show, or cut short playing a game to answer a text. Your child initiates and ends the interaction between you. By clicking the button, you agree to our policies and to get emails from us. Join BabyCentre. Sign up to receive free emails and track your baby's development.
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