Most parents consider themselves sensitive to their infants' needs.
Parents who place their infants in day care expect the caregivers to be equally as sensitive. Vandell and her colleagues are observing children born in Dane County, Wisconsin and now living in Madison and nearby areas. The researchers use a comprehensive battery of measures to record detailed information about the infants, their families, and their child care arrangements. The infants receive care in a wide range of settings, including child care homes, day care centers, and care by grandparents, fathers, or others in the home. These are important questions for parents and prospective parents to consider.