More Reasons to Attachment Parent

There are great many reasons why infants need to move. The truth is, even though their movement capabilities are extremely limited when compared with even those of a toddler, movement experiences may be more important for infants than for children of any other age group. And it's not all about motor development either. It is all about the psychology of giving them the encouragement to do their own way with guidance rather than the inclination to restrict.

Every action extends the child's development in some ways.

Can you please explain how letting a baby move is a reason for attachment parenting? What are 'movement experiences?' How can you NOT let a baby move?

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Well, I spend time with my infant helping her sit up and stretch and stand and strengthen her neck. It's basically playtime for her and she really enjoys it. It's just very gentle movement.

Honestly, I just never thought about it - we played, he moved. We ate, he moved. It was all jsut a matter of course and natural development to me. Yse, I encouraged himiand worked with him, but I don't think I set out with any specific psychological tasks in mind.

That's how I did things. Just life - and people (even babies!) move during the regular course of the day and what a parent would normally do with their baby. Do you really think its possible for a 5 month old to get a true sense of accomplishment because they sat up with mommy's help and that this will somehow mold their future?

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Yes, babies and people do move, however, some people keep their babies confined to high chairs, car seats, swings, bouncers, etc., etc. and never give them the time to have movement. I think this is what we are talking about here.

If a baby is content in a bouncy or a swing it can be very tempting to leave them there. It is so important to spend time holding and touching your baby. My sister got into the bad habit of letting her daughter sleep all night in the swing. Her pediatrician really got on her about that.

I agree with you all. Movement is very important for a baby's development. There are some places in the world for instance in China where they don't let a baby on the dirty floor because they're afraid the baby will pick up something (get sick) This inhibits their muscle development and overall coordination. Let your baby be active, but always keep a watchful eye out!

Thanks to everybody who replied to this thread, everything was well said. A child needs to move, with proper guidance, though. He/she needs to feel that he/she can accomplish something. This is in contrary to mothers' usual overprotectiveness. We should not keep on restricting the movement of our children just because we are afraid that something bad might happen to them. We have to let them know that they can do it, but of course, be there to guide them. If the Mom shows the baby her fears of her baby's trying to learn a new movement, the fear is instilled in the child and so, the effect is, when they are older, they are afraid to try and to risk, which is detrimental to their personal growth. Encouragement is very important to attachment. Show them you are happy when they are able to walk, when they are able to say something, when they climb, hold them but don't let them know you're afraid they will fall. In so doing, attachment between mother and child is achieved.