How Your Baby Learns Trust

Your baby does not arrive in the world knowing what to expect.
They slowly learn how things work by watching what happens when they express a need.

When your baby cries and someone comes, their brain connects cause and effect.
When they reach out and feel a response, their nervous system begins to relax.
These experiences repeat dozens of times every day and quietly shape how your child understands the world.

Trust is not something you teach with words.
It grows through consistency. Through being there often enough. Through responses that may not be perfect, but are real.

This process begins early.
Even during pregnancy, your baby reacts to changes in your body and emotional state. Over time, these reactions form patterns that continue after birth.

As your baby grows into a toddler, this early trust becomes visible.
Children who feel secure are more willing to explore, try new things, and return for reassurance when they need it.

Download the HiMommy app to understand how your everyday responses support your baby’s sense of trust from pregnancy through the toddler years.

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