Cuddles

Cuddles are destressers. They are a great comfort to baby, child, parent alike. When a baby is small they get their comfort from you as a parent. They depend entirely on you for their needs and that includes emotionally and physically. To ensure you meet the needs of  baby, not

only their physical needs of food, cleanliness, sleep, exercise/activity, fresh air, warmth and protection from injury or safety - but also emotional needs of feeling secure but independent with lots of cuddles, affection and stimulation. I don't think you can ever spoil a baby too much by holding them. Its only natural. As they grow, learn and develop they still need cuddles. It is reassurance and security that they desire. And speaking from my experience I also don't mind a cuddle and some attention either.

My first son is most affectionate child. He was always soothed quite easily as a baby by a cuddle. He thinks he is getting too big for cuddles now so he says "I am cold, I want you to hold me, Mummy" And if I say "You want a cuddle, Buddy?" he will say "Noooo, I don't, ... I'm cold" !!!! Never too big or too grown up for cuddles I say!