RIE emphasizes the benefits of infants spending peaceful, uninterrupted time following their biological rhythms of falling asleep when sleepy and eating when hungry, rather than their having to adjust too soon to external schedules and unrealistic expectations. First, we have to let the child develop his own rhythm; and then later he can adjust more into adult life.

Childhood is not a race to see how quickly a child can read, write and count. It is a small window of time to learn and develop at the pace that is right for each individual child. Earlier is not better.

Infancy is a vulnerable stage of development, therefore, it's not enough that babies receive good care, the care must be excellent.

The way we care for our babies is how they experience our love.

Predictability brings about security.

When you hold an infant, hold him not just with your body, but with your mind and heart.

Much harm has been done in the name of love, but no harm can be done in the name of respect.