When you're loving and positive toward your baby, you'll build her confidence because you'll show her she's loveable and important to you.
Parenting expert Eileen Hayes wrote this article in February 2004. This article was last reviewed by Heather Welford in September 2008.
You can build your baby's confidence and self-esteem from the moment they're born.
Mirrors used in play can help older babies to notice what they look like and what their bodies can do. Every new, exciting discovery and achievement gradually builds your baby's sense of 'self' and a picture of 'who I am'.
In the beginning, babies hardly realise they're separate people, but as they grow and develop, they gradually learn about where they end and others begin.
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