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Q. My husband is afraid that I'm spoiling our daughter by holding her too much. She does seem to cry more when I'm not with her?

A. First of all, a new baby will cry to be held - she is used to feeling snug and warm and feels more secure when she hears your voice and heartbeat and smells the familiar scent of her mother. This is normal and natural, not the sign of a spoiled chid. You are responding to her cues with your maternal instincts which allow you to nuture your baby and meet her needs. Studies have proven that meeting the emotional needs of an infant are just as impotant as the physical needs in helping the baby to develop into a healthy, and secure individual.

Cyndi Klausing, RN, ACCE, has been a childbirth educator and breastfeeding counselor for over 18 years. She currently works as a newborn nursery nurse and is the mother of four sons.

Cyndi will answer your questions on fertility, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and babies. Her advice does not take the place of your practitioner. Personal answers will not always be possible.