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playfully to his or her attempts to initiate play. The caregiver picks the child up when s/he seems to wish it, and puts them down when s/he wants to explore. When s/he is distressed, the sensitive caregiver knows what kinds and degree of soothing the child requires to be comforted - and knows that sometimes a few words or a distraction will be all that is needed. On the other hand, the caregiver who responds 'insensitively' tries to socialize with the baby when s/he is hungry, play with her or him when tired, or offer food when s/he is trying

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