Which is NOT considered a key behavior for bonding?

• A. En face position.
• B. Talking/Singing.
• C. Crying loudly.
• D. Breastfeeding.

Answer: (C)

Bonding grows from the caregiver’s deliberate, face-to-face, responsive interactions with the baby. En face positioning lets you share facial expressions and eye contact, which builds recognition and emotional connection. Talking or singing to the infant provides language, rhythm, and social cues that nurture communication and closeness. Breastfeeding combines nourishment with physical closeness and often promotes oxytocin release, reinforcing the bond between parent and child. Crying loudly, while it signals the baby’s needs and invites a caregiver response, is not a bonding behavior initiated by the caregiver itself. The act of crying isn’t a bonding action, though responding to crying is part of developing a strong parent–baby bond.