Babies in the Workplace

"secure base" that she knows she can return to as needed--and just knowing she has that trusted parental "base" makes her feel empowered to make her own way. If a baby is left alone for long periods of time or never knows whether her basic biological needs (for touch, nourishment, love, and security) will be met, this actually leads to the child becoming far more "clingy" and insecure as she gets older--out of sheer self-preservation. In order for children to thrive, they must have adults they can
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Breastfeed Your Baby

Breastfeeding is by far the healthiest option for your baby, and it provides an incredible tool for keeping babies content. Babies have a powerful sucking impulse, which strongly suggests that frequent breastfeeding is the biological norm for babies and that babies breastfeed for more than just food intake. This isn't surprising

considering that breastfeeding provides incredible immune system benefits for babies as well as perfect nutrition (generally even from moms who aren't eating a well-balanced diet themselves). The composition of human milk actually changes on a day-to-day basis to match your baby's growth and needs. Because of these immune system and nutritional benefits, breastfed babies get sick far less frequently and less severely than do babies who are not breastfed.

In the workplace, frequently breastfeeding your baby is a great way to keep your baby healthy and content. If your workplace environment supports it, nursing at the same time that you're working can be very effective. Many mothers use a specially designed nursing pillow; one of the most popular brands is a Boppy pillow. The pillow goes around the mother's waist, and the baby can nurse while lying on the pillow. Using one of