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watermelon, There are many people on this forum who have adopted older children domestically and many who have adopted toddlers internationally. While there may always be the possibility of attachment issues, I think, with international adoption, much of it depends on the circumstances since birth. If an orphanage has good child to staff ratios, long term employees and quality care, there certainly may be a lesser likelihood of attachment issues. We know several people who have adopted at or around 12 months (China and South Africa); their children are completely attached and happy.
I believe that Attachment Parenting is beneficial for any child, adopted or not, newborn or not. We used it with both of our babes, with us since birth. I would recommend reading about toddler adoption as well as AP.
Good luck to you.
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