How can Daddy bond with our Baby?
Try out a sling!
Some Dads would love to
experience pregnancy but this is an acceptable trade right? Having baby in the
sling all snuggled up keeps dads arms free and tends to keep baby settled for
longer periods between feeding. A blessing for those who breastfeed.
Skin to skin Contact
If baby is especially fussy
or just had a diaper change cuddling up with baby on your chest can be very
relaxing and calming for the two of them. The warmth of his skin, gentle
heartbeat under that little ear, and the soothing sound of that low deep voice.
Give That Cute Little Stinker a Bath
Some peanuts don’t particularly
like baths but for those who don’t mind those 10 minutes or so of uninterrupted
attention is great. He can pick out a
special bath wash, find a cute towel. Wash that soft delicate hair.
Massage
They get gassy, and sore.
You enter the world with weak uncoordinated muscles, a massage would probably
feel pretty great. Our boys tended to be pretty gaseous so a rub down with some
silky baby lotion helped a great deal.
Basic Baby Duties
The act of doing everyday
acts helps seal the bond. You feel responsible for them, realize they depend on
you for everything. Loading them in the car seat is a great chance for an extra
kiss after you buckle them in. Tickle them during nappy changes. Lay down on
the floor and play with some toys.
Cuddle as a Family
Snuggle up to mom while she
feeds baby. Curl up and watch a movie, rub that soft skin, admire those tiny
little socks.
The first smile, first
giggle, and when those little arms reach for you is how you know your bonding
as a Daddy/Baby Team.
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