The first years of life are critical in the emotional development of a baby's brain.
The brain is making brand new connections during this time that will have lasting results.
Research studies show that if a baby does not consistently get these 5 responses, the inclination will be to struggle emotionally as an adult.
It is now documented that people with attachment deficits often self medicate with drugs and addictive substances as teenagers and adults.
The bonding experience is so important to human life, that without it depression and other psychological symptoms appear.
1.
Don't let your baby cry.
It is during the first year of life that a human learns to trust.
Letting a baby cry wires insecurity into the emotional part of the brain.
In fact, picking up your baby and holding them creates a secure toddler.
The opposite creates a clingy toddler.
Crying is the only communication devise a baby has.
2.
Make eye contact with your baby.
Eye contact wires security and connection into the emotional brain.
Create and show your baby love with the gaze of the eyes.
The optic nerve is connected to the nervous system and being attuned through eye contact is extraordinary for both baby and caretaker.
3.
Make your baby laugh.
This response wires the brain with confidence and trust.
Laughing is one of the most ultimate, feel good emotions.
Make faces and funny noises and laugh with your baby.
4.
Coo and cuddle your baby.
This response wires emotional stability and safety into the brain.
Babies are completely dependent on caretakers.
Cuddling feels safe and secure creating emotional wisdom.
5.
Pick up and hold your baby often.
This wires independence and reliability into the emotional brain.
When babies are held, they gain courage to go explore the world.

Performing these five emotional responses, parents and caretakers are creating a healthy attachment style that repeat in relationships throughout life.
With the new age of social media and cell phones, comes the disadvantage of true human bonding and connection.
Today's baby caretakers are busier and more distracted than ever before.
A positive baby and caretaker bonding experience, reduces the chances of addiction, low self-esteem, insecurity and abuse later in life.
Remember the brain is developing, firing and hard wiring the emotional brain the first two years of life.
Take the time to hold, cuddle, laugh and bond with your baby.
It will be the most important affecting element you can do!