You may have heard that responding to your baby when she cries will spoil her or only teach her to cry more, but this is not true!  Crying is your baby's main way to communicate with you.  Babies' cries can change when they are hungry, tired, wet, frightened, or overwhelmed. Responding to crying and holding your baby develops a sense of trust and attachment.  You cannot spoil your baby by responding right away, and positive attachment now means better ability to cope with stress and to form strong friendships and relationships in the future.