Due to the unique needs of a child at birth, the bond a child forms with a person develops quickly and strengthens during the first few years of life. Although the child is born without emotional attachment, an emotional bond is formed which is called Attachment. Many people assume that a parent is the only person capable of bonding with their children. However, attachments can arise between a child and anyone who cares for them. Attachment is “the relational bond that connects a child to a significant other; feelings and behaviors of devotion or positive connection” (Gordon & Browne, 639). A child's attitude, health, and behavior can help a caregiver determine whether an attachment has been healthy or unhealthy for their development. The different forms of attachment that can be healthy or unhealthy for a child's development are called "secure" and "insecure." To understand the role a caregiver plays in creating and maintaining secure attachments in toddlers and preschoolers, we must first determine what secure and insecure attachments are. A secure attachment is one that forms when a child feels like they can count on their caregiver. Children depend on their caregivers to provide them with the necessities they need to grow and live healthy lives. It is the confidence a child has in knowing that their caregiver has had their best interests at heart that helps build these attachments. It is the strongest attachment a child can have to their caregiver. A child with a secure attachment will express it through his attitude, behavior and health. A child who has a secure attachment generally plays well with other children his age. They may cry when their parents leave, but more often than not they will settle down in the middle of a paper...with their caregivers. How a caregiver cares for an infant determines a child's attitude, health, and behavior during their toddler and preschool years. It is a caregiver's responsibility and duty to help a child develop secure attachments by doing whatever is necessary to meet their needs. A caregiver who is able to set expectations and boundaries promotes appropriate behavior patterns. It is the person who takes care of a child who shows love, affection and dedicates time to him, which helps to develop positive attitudes. A caregiver who meets a child's needs by ensuring that he or she receives a good diet and gets enough exercise is one who ensures a child's health and well-being. The role a caregiver plays in developing secure attachments with children is not easy, but it is the most important and meaningful..