When forming attachments, baby clearly prefers mom over all others (even dad) during the

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During the specific attachments phase (seven to nine months), babies begin to show a clear preference for one primary attachment figure, which is typically the mother. This is a time when babies begin to develop a more focused and selective attachment to one person, and they start to become more distressed when separated from that person. While babies may still show some social interest in others during this phase, they clearly prefer their primary attachment figure over all others.

When Forming Attachments, Baby Clearly Prefers Mom Over All Others