The reliable-response game

You need

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How

Treat cries and fusses as communication, not manipulation: go, speak calmly ("I hear you, I'm here"), check needs in a consistent order, and stay unhurried even when you can't fix it instantly. Consistency of response — not speed or perfection — is what registers.

Why this matters

Responsive caregiving in the early months builds secure attachment — the base layer for emotional regulation and exploration. Per the AAP: you cannot spoil a young infant by responding; co-regulation now becomes self-regulation later.

Source: AAP healthychildren.org — responding to your baby's cries / attachment research

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