Breast feeding is not just about food. That phisycal conection develops strong psychological relationship between mother and child, bonding, care and warmth. Breastfed infants have lower risks of being overwight, and it is healthy for mother as well. Hormons support regeneration of uterus tissue, reducing the risk of postpartum bleeding. Furthermore, breat feeding significaly reduces the risk of breast cancer...
Even if you cannot breastfeed, feeding your baby represents moments of tenderness and intimacy, that create strong bond between mother and child. Appreciate them and enjoy!
Feeding herself stimulates all her senses and provides a wonderful learning experience. She tastes and smells the food and feels the texture and temperature on her fingers as she reaches, chews, and swallows food. She enjoys the click the spoon makes on her dish. And she will like the bright colors of many of her food choices.
“Play is children’s work.”
Children learn about themselves and the world around them through play. Join in with the play of your child; by doing so, besides fun and enjoyment, you will build strong and important emotional bonds.