A good father also needs to be involved in caring for the baby. Several studies have shown that the involvement of fathers in caring for infants also plays a role in children's health and development. For fathers, let's learn how to care for babies properly.
Did you know that your participation in caring for your child can improve academic grades and achievements in the future? A study suggests that babies who are close to their father have more stable emotions, are confident in dealing with situations or meet new people, and are fond of learning new things.
Tips for Fathers in Caring for Babies
Seeing the facts above, it is appropriate that father also has a share in taking care of the baby. From now on, try to be more involved in caring for and looking after Little. Not only for the sake of building a strong bond with him, but also increasing harmony with his wife.
The following are some tips on caring for your child that you can do:
1. Build strong inner bonds
Although it is not easy at first, building a bond between father and baby is very important. In fact, there are studies that explain that a strong inner bond between the two fathers and children will lead to trust in each other, even until the baby becomes an adult later.
Everyone has their own way to build an inner bond with their children. However, Dad could try to start by taking Little One around the house, often singing songs, and telling stories as a lullaby.
2. Start dividing the time
Taking care of your child certainly not only takes energy and mind, but also time. From now on, Dad must be able to divide his time for Little One. Take the time to play with him and be as alert as possible when he is sick or fussy.
Dad can use the moment after work to play or just pay attention to your little one sleeping. Don't hesitate to take time off and make a special schedule where Dad can be with Little One all day long.
Time off may also be needed when the wife is tired or sick, so need help to take care of the Little One.
3. Learn to calm your little one when crying
Singing, taking your little one for a walk, holding and hugging him, giving him a pacifier are some of the ways you can do to calm your child when you cry. Over time, this process will also make Dad understand what your Little One needs.
4. Give a hug of affection
Keep in mind that the baby does not understand what we say. So, the only way to convey affection to Little is to hug, kiss, and lie close to him.
5. Learn to change diapers
Changing diapers is a skill that a great father must have. Although impressed dirty, changing baby diapers in fact has a unique fact.
There is research that proves that changing tasks with a wife to change a baby's diaper is one of the things that can maintain and strengthen household harmony.
6. Accompany your wife at night
In addition to changing diapers, another obligation that Dad needs to do is to accompany his wife when Little One wakes up at night. Not only lighten the wife's work, this can also make the wife happy and proud.
7. Try the kangaroo method
The kangaroo method generally involves the baby and the mother. But actually, fathers can also be involved in this method. What is the Kangaroo Method? This method is a baby hugging technique where the baby's skin is in direct contact with the skin of the father or mother.
This method is proven to provide warmth to the baby, make him feel comfortable, and strengthen the inner bond between father and mother with the baby. If Mother is exhausted and needs some rest, Dad can take turns hugging the Little One with the kangaroo method.
The most important thing about caring for a baby is instinct as a father. However, no one understands Little One better than Father and Mother. But if Father is still having trouble, do not hesitate to ask for advice from his wife, or consult directly with the pediatrician.
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