Spoiling Babies

Spoiling Babies?

• No one wants selfish children. We want them to be considerate and caring of others.
• What is seen as 'spoiling' to one family will seem normal in another.
• What is 'rude' or 'late' or 'too many'? Is it different for a baby, a toddler and an older child?
• It is up to you and your family to work out what is right and important. This takes time but there are benefits.
• For the first year babies don't know about other people's needs - they are too busy eating, growing and learning.
• Looking after a baby's needs helps them learn about trust and to feel secure. Babies learn about caring from the example of others.

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