Strengthening the relationship between the mother and the child is an important aspect of parenting. It gives the mother the chance to understand the baby better. Attachment parenting is a way of achieving a closer mother-infant bonding. Studies have come up with seven principles that are essential for achieving this important concept which includes birth bonding, babywearing, breastfeeding, and co-sleeping  among other concepts. There has been ongoing work by researchers on the subject, and several advantages of intensive mothering have been put forth. This section focuses on attachment parenting as a psychological concept, its principles, and its benefits for infant development.