Taking care of babies

I have seek wisdom from people around me on taking care of babies and children. My question to them is “when taking care of babies, what do you think is the most important thing?”

Here are their answers:

1) “Discipline. Never beat them or lay hands on them. Do not pamper them too much or they will walk all over you. “advised a mother of 4 children.
2) “Health” came from a grandmother.
3) “Happiness and freedom,’ said my mum
4) “looking after them,” from my mother-in-law
5) “Understanding our children”, from yours truly.

The best gift to give a child is a happy childhood. This is priceless. - Quoted my mum. I fully agree with what she said.

What do you think?