Confidence building in babies

When you’re loving and positive toward your baby you’ll build their confidence. You’ll show them they’re loveable and important to you.

When you’re loving and positive toward your baby you’ll build their confidence. You’ll show them they’re loveable and important to you. In the beginning, babies hardly realise they’re separate people! As your baby grows and develops, she’ll gradually learn more every day about who she is and about where she ends and others begin.Your love, given without expecting anything in return, will give your baby a deep sense of self-worth that lasts a lifetime.Chat and listen to your baby – this will show you feel they are important and worth listening to, while building good self-esteem.Play with your baby – this shows you like spending time together having fun.Encourage independence – as soon as you think they can manage something for themself, let them. Take it slowly so they can feel proud of what they have done and doesn’t get discouraged with too many setbacks.Provide different toys and activities – this helps to stimulate your baby. Praise baby often as they try and learn new things.(Source: BBC News: July 2004)