The claim

「Holding your baby too much spoils them」

Q: Holding your baby too much spoils them

Myth — You cannot spoil an infant with responsiveness in the first year. Responding promptly to cries and the need for contact builds secure attachment — and research shows those children grow up more independent, with better emotional regulation, not less.

Verdict

Myth

You cannot spoil an infant with responsiveness in the first year. Responding promptly to cries and the need for contact builds secure attachment — and research shows those children grow up more independent, with better emotional regulation, not less.

Sources

AAP · American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics. (n.d.). Colic relief tips for parents. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/crying-colic/Pages/Colic.aspx
Mechanism source ° · Academic institution / professional society · checked 2026-08-02

° Sources with this mark do not address the claim directly; their content supports the mechanism behind the verdict.

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