Effective Ways to Build a Relationship Between a Father and a Baby
TIMESINDONESIA, JAKARTA – Most fathers have a little to no time together with his baby due to their works. This often makes babies have a closer relationship to their mothers instead of their fathers.
Now fathers should not worry, there are several ways to build a closer relationship with the babies. Here are several ways to build a closer relationship between a father and his baby, as quoted from theasianparent.com.
1. HUGGING BABIES
Hugs can build a closer relationship between the children and their parents. Fathers can build their relationship with their babies by hugging them. If it is the breastfeeding time, fathers can carry the baby the way the mothers would. This way, babies can also look into their father’s eyes and build a closer relationship between each other.
2. WAKE UP AT MIDNIGHT
When a baby wakes up at the midnight, fathers can substitute the mothers to change the diapers or give a new bottle of milk to the baby. If the baby still drinks breast milk, make sure that your wife had some saved in the freezer, and you can warm it and give it to the baby. Midnight activities is the perfect way to build a relationship between a father and his baby.
3. TAKE THE BABIES FOR A WALK
Babies love fresh air. Bring them for a stroll around the neighborhood. Instead of using the stroller, you can use baby carriers to keep them close to you.
4. SPEND TIME PLAYING TOGETHER
Spend some time to play with your child between your schedules and make it a routine. This helps your babies to remember those special times together with their father and will wait for it.
5. CHANGE HIS/HER DIAPERS
Changing the diapers can also be the perfect moment to build the relationship between a father and his baby. Of course, fathers must ignore all the stinky smells from the dirty diapers. Talk with your baby or make funny noises while changing the diapers to make them happy with your presence. (*)
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