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Nurture your baby's emotional security

Newborns thrive when they have the security of a parent's arms and they understand the comfort of a parent's voice, tone and emotions. Here are some ways to foster your baby's emotional security:

• Hold your baby face to face
• Talk in soothing tones
• Sing to your baby
• Swaddle your baby in a soft blanket; this gives the baby a sense of security
• Rock your baby in a gentle, rhythmic motion
• Walk with your baby in a sling, carrier or stroller
• Respond quickly to your baby's cries

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