3. It Compromises True Bonding
Breastfeeding or bottle feeding a baby is a critical bonding time for babies and parents. It’s a time for looking into your babies eyes, smiling and letting them feel seen and cared about. It makes you feel closer to your child, as well. Ideally, during this special time you’re singing or conversing gently, knowing it’s not important that they understand every word your saying, but they hear your relaxed tone, look into your eyes and see your expressions and your joy in being with them. It’s sad to think that many times a parent may see this time as an opportunity to tend to the inner workings of their minicomputer, texting a friend or getting lost in countless pictures of other people’s cute babies, adorable kittens, or funny videos. This rather than gazing at the beautiful child in front of them, the most precious, in-the-flesh person they helped create who is now getting neglected in a way more important than the milk they’re receiving? Those feelings of isolation some new mothers feel with an infant soon pass when they take the uninterrupted time to discover the growing treasure they hold in their arms. Bonding between parent and child continues or dwindles as the child grows. Spending quality time without interruptions is a necessary component of fostering closeness.
