Maternal sensitivity plays a particular role in the relationship with the infant and for favourable emotional development. This means being attentive to the infant's behavioural expressions, not misinterpreting the infant's expressions because of one's own moods, reacting immediately to the situation and finding a response that is appropriate to the context and the expressed needs. A secure attachment is promoted through empathetic and adequate as well as prompt responses. In accordance with their basic needs, infants show an inborn behaviour of seeking closeness to the mother - or to another primary caregiver - and thus in turn foster an attachment. When separated from the mother, infants protest by crying and by body movements.

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