There’s absolutely no need to skimp on the attention your brand-new little one gets. Infants are born to be carried — a lot. In fact, the more the better. Research shows that newborns who are carried more cry less. Being snuggled in a warm pair of loving arms reminds your tiny baby of the cozy cocoon of your womb — and that’s the ultimate comfort for someone who’s new to the world.

So carry on with your carrying, without a single thought to spoiling your baby (it’s not even possible to spoil a baby!). If your arms are weary or are otherwise occupied, try wearing your infant in a sling — hands down the best way to provide hands-free comfort while you multitask. You’ll be stepping up his feelings of security and cutting down on crying, which by the way — whether it’s a whimper or a full-blown wail — is a newborn’s only way of communicating his needs. What’s more, and best of all, you’ll be building that amazing mama-baby bond. Talk about win-win-win!