Why Do Babies Cry?

A renowned psychoanalyst and paediatrician, Winnicott emphasised early emotional experiences, and his advocacy for the ordinary instincts of caregivers transformed modern parenting. Exploring the first stages of a child’s development as they find their place in the world, play, encounter hunger, pain, and bond with those around them, Winnicott’s plain-speaking, non-judgemental approach remains radical today.