Baby Orson is one week old. His dad was there at the birth and has played a full part in his care from the beginning. Although mum, who is breastfeeding Orson, is his primary care-giver at this stage - and likely to be his primary attachment figure - his dad, and his older brother, are both actively involved in bonding with him as important secondary attachment figures. Dad has just changed Orson's nappy and is making the most of this precious time for interacting and engaging with him while he is awake. Both are focused on each other, with Orson showing great interest in Dad's face. Dad mirrors Orson's tongue movement and Orson responds by repeating the action. The dance of attachment has begun.
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