In a recent study, babies that have tight relationships with mother figures do much better on cognitive test than babies who receiver only the basics of food, shelter and friendship with peers.
In 1950's parents are advised not to respond to crying babies, felt infants should sleep alone, to grow up independently and for God's sake put that kid down. Later on mothers were soon permitted to have their newborns next to them in the hospital, and these days no one looks askance a baby on a sling.
Be aware, we are primates, social beings which need attachment and love.
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