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How Do Working Mothers Affect Babies?

Last Updated: September 26, 2008

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Parenting Tips for Your 1 Month Old Baby

If the mom goes back to work after her baby is born, will this have an effect on the child? Lots of studies have been done. Unfortunately, there is no clear answer because researchers don't always agree on the subject.

One thing is clear. The more consistent the caregiver and the higher the quality of child care, the more likely a child will develop normally. No matter who the caregiver is, that person should be warm and loving, know how to care for a child, and be present in the child's life for long periods of time.

It's also clear that parents who are comfortable with their child care arrangements feel happier about working.


Learn more about Your 1 Month Old Baby from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.


Note to Parents: When reading this newsletter, remember: Every baby is different. Children may do things earlier or later than described here. This newsletter gives equal space and time to both sexes. If he or she is used, we are talking about all babies.
References: These materials were adapted by authors from Extension Just in Time Parenting Newsletters in California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Wisconsin.

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