Responding to Cries Builds Baby’s Brain | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

New research reveals that responding to a baby’s cries by picking them up is not only natural but profoundly beneficial for brain development, challenging outdated advice to let babies cry it out. Babies can’t self-soothe or regulate emotions—they rely entirely on caregivers to feel safe and secure. Each response to their cries builds emotional resilience and lays the foundation for lifelong mental health. The critical early years, from conception to age two, are pivotal in shaping this development, and consistent emotional support—not restraint—is key. You can’t spoil a baby by meeting their…