Right after birth it can come down to our bonding with our children, to the environment around them, to post-partum depression and care giving. Bonding provides sense of security and positive self-esteem. And parents' responsiveness to an infant's signals can affect the child's social and cognitive development. Studies have proved that bonding is essential for babies. Skin to skin contact is a way to bond with your baby. It's soothing for both you and your baby while promoting your baby's healthy growth and development. Eye-to-eye contact provides meaningful communication. Babies try to imitate your facial expressions and gestures. Both parents can participate in bonding with their baby. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding is a natural time to
