AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Cuddle, talk, play, sing and read to them. Everyday nurturing interactions strengthen attachment and stimulate brain development. As babies venture out into their world, remain present and be a ‘safe base’. Encourage them to trust you will be there and will support and protect them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Babies have the right to be protected from injury and infection, to breathe normally, to be warm and to be fed. All newborns should have access to essential newborn care, which is the critical care for all babies in the first days after birth.

Detailed explanation-3: -The important event in this stage is feeding. According to Erikson, theinfant will develop a sense of trust only if the parent or caregiver isresponsive and consistent with the basic needs being meet. The need for careand food must be met with comforting regularity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Infants’ nutritional needs are met completely through breast milk or an iron-fortified infant formula until they are about six months old. A mother’s milk is the ideal nutrition and is sufficient to support growth and development during infancy.