The single most important element in an infant's environment is the loving wisdom of the adult. Nothing material can substitute for time and attention during these early months. We must provide, above all, a family who will develop a long-term relationship with the child. The earliest moments in life, the first minutes and hours, are the most impressionable for both child and adults. This is the time when the basic instincts of parenting are awakened, and the bonding and trust of the infant is developed.
Nothing is more valuable in preparing for a happy life.