Young Infant – First Year of Life
Adjustment of caretaking to infant’s preferences and sensitivities
“Making space” (Hoffman) for infant, respect, emerging autonomy
Feeding relationship, sleeping conditions, environment
Mirroring. Facial, auditory, emotional
Joyful responsiveness. “Conversations”
Emotional attunement to infant. Emotional referencing
Scaffolding (verbal, motor, etc.)
Reassurance, calming, soothing. Attachment figure available