Dr. Shefali maintains that children, especially those under two, have a biological need for a consistent maternal figure that cannot be fully replaced, though it can be compensated for by other loving

“They're actually missing a function, a biological need to be near their mother. They need your body. They need your voice. Now it could be your your mother or a very consistent loving caregiver who is going to be with them for a long time but they need that figure.”