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Responsive Care = Happy Babies Babies Love Physical Contact Babies Love Social Interaction Interactive Community Parenting Breastfeeding = Easier Soothing Babies Sleep a Lot Limited to 6 to 8 Months Parents Work Hard to Succeed Structure Prevents Problems

Earlier Return to Work Increased Employee Retention Higher Morale Enhanced Teamwork Attraction of New Employees Lower Health Costs Increased Overall Productivity Attraction of New Customers Higher Customer Loyalty Low Implementation Costs

Community Approach to Parenting Breastfeeding More Feasible Lower Societal Health Costs People Become Better Parents Coworkers Learn About Babies Socially Integrated Babies More Balanced Gender Roles Appreciation for Parenting

Detailed Policy Expect a Transition Period Work Still Needs to Get Done Babies' Needs Come First Discuss Plan Before Baby's Arrival Top-Down Support Offer Baby-Free Zones Designated Alternate Providers Utilize Trial Option Provisions to Prevent Problems

Babies in the Workplace

Lower Stress for Parents Happier Marriages Easier Breastfeeding Easier Bonding Lower Day Care Costs Better Financial Stability Socialized and Happier Babies Parents Learn from Coworkers Social Network for Parents Less Postpartum Depression Enables Starting a Family Earlier Fathers More Involved

Benefits for Families

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Benefits for Society

Benefits for Businesses

Why Baby Programs Work