Baby Quote by Louise J. Kaplan
“Other people--grandparents, sisters and brothers, the mother's best friend, the next-door neighbor--get to be familiar to the baby. If the mother communicates her trust in these people, the baby will regard them as delicious novelties. Anybody the mother trusts whom the baby sees often enough partakes a bit of the presence of the mother.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Psychological Birth of the Human Infant, 1975
A mother’s trust in others signals to the baby that those people are safe and part of the mother’s world, fostering familiarity
In simple terms: Mother’s trust transfers to baby, making others feel safe
Key Takeaway
Build trust by showing confidence in caregivers
Themes
trust
attachment
socialization
Mood
reassuring
reflective
Type
psychological
parenting
When to use this quote
- Introducing caregivers
- family gatherings
- playdates
- community events
- parenting workshops
Key Concepts
Social learning
parental modeling
familiarity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a caregiver’s confidence affect a child’s social bonds?
- What signs show a baby’s trust in new people?
A Different Perspective
If the mother’s trust is inconsistent, the baby may develop anxiety
