Welcoming a Child into the World

Welcoming a New Being

Babies are not a blank slate. They come into the world with capacities, preferences, and personality. Throughout life these will change, grow, and develop… all a baby needs is the space and time to unfold in their own time and in their own way.

A Warm Welcome

In the womb, the baby does not experience the discomforts of the outside world. Life outside the warmth and protection of the womb can be a bit of a shock. Keeping a newborn warm not only soothes the baby, but it allows the baby to focus on growth and development rather than having to work to keep warm. 

Welcome to the World

The world is busy, bright, and overwhelming to the newborn. It takes a little bit of time for babies to become familiar with the world around them. Taking the time to prepare and be aware of the environment helps ease this transition for the baby.

Welcome to this New Body

To the newborn, the body is unfamiliar. It takes them time to get to know their bodies: what they feel like, how they work, what they can do. Allowing a baby the space and time to explore and experiment with their bodies through free motor exploration helps them get to know their bodies. 

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