Sentences with phrase «early infant independence»

Since the mid-1930s, prolonged and independent night - time sleep has been the hallmark of a «good baby» in many Western societies; early infant independence is viewed as a developmental goal, and its achievement as a measure of effective parenting [7][8].

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Our culture values independence so much that we begin distancing ourselves from our babies, consciously and unconsciously, from very early on, through the use of cribs, separate rooms, plastic infant carriers, bottle propping, and frequent separations.

Interestingly, but not really surprising, when a human infants inherent need for contact and proximity (reassurance through touch, parent directed vocalizations, emotional support) are met by parents early in their lives rather than becoming «dependent» as is always suggested in the popular press the reverse is actually true: that is, early dependence leads to early independence and self sufficiency and, perhaps even, enhanced self — confidence.

The Ba is a feeding accessory designed to assist infants and toddlers in building early independence and confidence when feeding.