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Caregiving routines of diapering, bathing, and feeding are often thought of as “tasks” to hurry through so as to get on to something else. But a baby’s day consists of caregiving routines, uninterrupted play, and sleep, so to what are we hurrying? And what message do we send to babies when we hurry through intimate caregiving moments in a brisk, mechanical way, without giving our full attention to the baby?

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Deborah Carlisle Solomon

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Baby Knows Best

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Jeff Johnson

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Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author who founded Explorations Early Learning, Playvolution HQ, and Play Haven.

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