Many of the recent studies on child development have one common thread: a healthy bond between parent and baby leads to a well adjusted child and even teenager.  Upon giving birth, parents are obviously bonded with the child for life in terms of being a mother and father.  Bonding, in a more esoteric sense, is really a sense of trust and closeness your baby feels towards you and visa versa. A healthy bond is an intense attachment that develops between parent and child, and is what makes you get up at night to feed her and why she stops crying only when you pick her up.  This loving bond is the type researchers are hoping all parents can achieve and is actually one of the best aspects of being a parent.  Here are 8 Ways to bond with your baby:

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