Your relationship with your baby is the way that you feel close and connected to them. For some parents and carers, this may happen in pregnancy or soon after birth. For others, it can take some time for a bond to grow. This is OK and every parent or carer will bond at their own pace.
Building a secure relationship with your baby will help them develop into a happy and healthy child. It will also help them manage their emotions, develop confidence, and learn new things.
Free online course: Understanding your baby
This course includes information on:
- the importance of relationships for your baby’s brain growth and development
- sleep
- feeding
- crying
- playing
To access the course, visit the NHS In Our Place website.
Enjoy your baby
Discover how to build your relationship with your baby, boost confidence as a parent or carer and rediscover time for you.
To access the course, register with Living Life To The Full, Greater Manchester.
Activities to support learning
Visit our YouTube channel to find videos on:
You can also find activities, advice and information about child development on the BBC Tiny Happy People website.