Post by CafeMom Contributors.
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As a mom who wants to give your baby the best start in life, there's one question you may be surprised to find yourself frequently asking: "Is it worth the effort?" Is it worth reading to your infants when they don't even seem to be paying attention? Is it worth exposing your baby to colorful new toys when he lacks the coordination to hold onto them? Is it worth the trek to the museum or the aquarium when it means lugging a huge diaper bag and risking an all-out meltdown if she gets hungry? Sometimes the effort of nurturing your baby's development is exhausting.