Baby Bill of Rights

ashleighathomson · July 2009

Maybe you all have seen this before but I *love* it, it was part of the newborn care packet I got from the hospital. It makes me cry everytime... I also read it every time I start to get frustrated...so sweet!

TALK TO ME

Sing, hum, babble, or even read the funnies to me! I don't know exactly what you are saying, but I need to hear you. And I do know what you mean even though I may not know the words. Like your voice tones mean, "I love you." Or when you yell, I hear "You are a pest!" Unless you communicate with me, how can I learn? I learn from you.

HOLD ME

Everything is so big and new to me. I don't understand where I am. Or who I am. And I get scared. But when you hold me, I feel better. Your warmth warms me. Your breath and heartbeat make me feel I belong. Belong to you.

ANSWER MY CRY

I don't cry to make you upset. Or to get you mad. I cry because I can't tell you how I feel any other way. Maybe I am wet... or cold...or hungry... or scared and lonely. Answer my cries. You'll soon know what each one means. You won't spoil me. You'll help me to be a better baby... and make you happier, too.

LOVE ME

Like me. Just as I am. Don't expect me to do what I can't do. Like being toilet trained. My muscles aren't ready yet. I know I am messy. But I am growing. Over look my baby weaknesses. You are the most important person in my world. I can't make it without you. So get to know me. Have fun with me. And love me, just as I am.