“You’re Spoiling Your Baby”

Have you ever been told you’re spoiling your baby when you pick them up as soon as they cry?

Or maybe when you feed on demand, cuddle them to sleep, or let them nap peacefully on your chest instead of in the crib?

Let’s clear this up once and for all — you cannot spoil a baby.

What Is Responsive Parenting?

Responsive parenting means tuning in to your baby’s cues and responding with warmth, care, and consistency.

It’s about understanding that your baby’s cries, sounds, and body language are their way of communicating, not manipulating. When you respond with love instead of “toughening them up,” you’re helping them feel safe in a big, unfamiliar world.

Science agrees. Studies show that babies who receive consistent comfort and attention build stronger emotional regulation, better brain development, and deeper attachment bonds with their caregivers.

In simple terms, every cuddle, every feed on demand, every gentle response is building your baby’s confidence and emotional foundation for life.

Connection Before Correction

When babies know that their needs will be met, they develop trust. That trust becomes the cornerstone of emotional security — it’s what helps them grow into independent, confident toddlers later on.

So no, holding your baby isn’t spoiling them. It’s teaching them that love is safe, that comfort is available, and that they are never alone.

Our Approach at Bunny & Bear

At Bunny & Bear, we believe in nurturing, not neglect. Parenting isn’t about strict schedules or ignoring cries, it’s about connection.

That’s why we’re so excited to announce that we’ll soon be launching our Gentle & Responsive Sleep Program, designed to help families find peaceful sleep without ever compromising on comfort, connection, or your baby’s emotional wellbeing.

✨ Stay tuned.

And until then — hold your baby close. You’re not spoiling them… you’re shaping their sense of security. 💛