Human Growth and Development / Unit 2 HGD 0216 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Bonding and Attachment
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The idea
Bonding is the caregiver's emotional connection to the infant, which can begin within minutes of birth, supported by the hormone oxytocin.
In practice
A parent gazing at a newborn in the first hour, a bond flowing one way.
Where people slip
Attachment is different: the child's connection to the caregiver, built over time through consistent care. Bonding and attachment are not the same.
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