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Affection Quote by Harvey Karp

“Your top job as a new parent is to love your baby like crazy. After showering her with affection, your next two important jobs are to feed her and to calm her when she cries.” quote by Harvey Karp
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“Your top job as a new parent is to love your baby like crazy. After showering her with affection, your next two important jobs are to feed her and to calm her when she cries.”

Harvey Karp

About This Quote

New parents must love fiercely, then meet basic needs and soothe cries.

In simple terms: New parents must love fiercely, then meet basic needs and soothe cries.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize love, nourishment, and comfort.

Themes

parenting affection caregiving

Mood

calm encouraging

Type

practical guidance

When to use this quote

  • feeding
  • soothing
  • bonding routines

Key Concepts

attachment theory infant needs

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay patient during night cries?
  • What rituals help calm a baby?
A Different Perspective

Balancing love and practical care can be overwhelming.

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