🧠 Wellbeing · From birth to 2 years
🤗 Holding your baby won't make them spoiled
Responsive comfort does not spoil a baby.
How to build that bond
1. What to prepare
Offer cuddles and calm responses; share care with trusted adults so caregivers can rest.
2. What to check
Keep carrying and sleep safe. Put baby in a clear cot before you fall asleep; seek help if crying or exhaustion becomes overwhelming.
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When in doubt, contact your doctor or midwife. For a life-threatening emergency, call 112 from a mobile phone; 10177 for an ambulance.