From Mad in South Asia: In a busy neighbourhood in Delhi, a newborn sleeps peacefully between her mother and grandmother on a shared bed. She is fed whenever she cries and soothed by touch and presence rather than clocks or schedules. Across the world, in a modern apartment in London, another baby sleeps in a sleek white cot. Parents follow a strict feeding timetable, track sleep patterns on apps, and check milestones recommended by doctors and online guides. Meanwhile, in a rural Kenyan village, a mother ties her baby to her back while preparing a meal. The infant watches daily life, comforted by closeness to the mother, learning about the world through observation rather than formal instruction.
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