It helps me grow when you hold me close, smile, and talk gently to me. Even though I can't understand, you are helping me learn how to communicate. I feel comforted when you talk to me in a calm, soft, soothing voice. I like to look at your face when you are feeding me. I also like to hear you talk to me while you are feeding, changing, or dressing me.
Every baby is different.
If you watch me closely, you will get clues about how I like to be handled. For Your Infant Average feeding time is 20 to 30 minutes. Allow for 4 to 6 sleep periods per 24 hours. Infants change positions about once a minute. Unless you are traveling in a car, avoid confining baby in an infant seat or swing for long periods of time.