If you hold your baby to sleep, he might get used to your comfort
If he gets used to your comfort, he might expect it there all the time
If he expects your comfort, he might cry when it’s not available
If he cries, you’ll have to comfort him some more
If you comfort him when he cries, he might think you are reliable
If he thinks you’re reliable, he might expect you to understand him when he’s upset
If you understand him when he’s upset, he might learn to regulate his emotions
If he regulates his emotions, he might have an easier time forming relationships
If he has an easier time forming relationships, he might become well adjusted
If he becomes well adjusted, he might become self sufficient
And if he becomes self sufficient… Chances are… He won’t want you to hold him to sleep anymore
This was originally posted to my Instagram account. It was inspired by the book ‘If you Give a Mouse a Cookie’
For a free printable version of this poem, click the link below:)
