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Everyone loves babies; we cuddle them and are endeared to their helplessness. But are babies really that helpless, and do they actually enjoy being picked up and cuddled at any given moment? According to Hungarian pediatrician Emmi Pikler, babies are actually competent, curious beings who love to learn from their own experiences.

The work of Emmi Pikler, a pediatrician from Budapest, has long been recognized and applied in neighboring countries. The method offers structure to both child and caregiver. For the child, this structure means safety and predictability, and for the caregiver, it allows them to work calmly and systematically.
Pikler's method is further explained and illustrated in the booklet and accompanying film. The author hopes this work will foster a connection between loving babies and treating them respectfully. This publication will be of great interest to childcare professionals, as well as parents and childminders.

The knowledge Emmi Pikler has gained from 50 years of observing babies and toddlers, and the conclusions she has drawn from them, are invaluable. Moreover, she has translated this knowledge into a practical, effective way of interacting with babies, enabling them to optimally develop into confident individuals.

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