By The Better Health Content Team
Tips for a new dad: develop a fulfilling bond with your newborn.
Fatherhood is one of those exhilarating feelings in a man’s life that comes with a great number of compromises and sacrifices.
Being a father for the first time gives you soul-lifting warmth followed by new challenges.
Some simple preparations can work as an armour on your way to become a superhero for your little one.
Here is what you need to take care of so the stress cannot knock the enchanting bits out.
Spend as much time as possible with your newborn.
Time is the most valuable thing you can contribute to your relationship with your newborn.
You do not need to compromise your scheduled tasks entirely but they might need some readjustments.
Hold on to the free times and make adequate space for your baby amidst everything else that is going on in your life.
Take turns with your partner in taking care of the baby
Take turns in bottle feeding, changing and putting the baby to sleep whenever you get the chance.
Treat the mum with these little breaks and score some points with the baby with these nappy changes.
Make sure you wipe out the mess properly and keep the rashes away!
Be ready for a disturbed sleeping cycle
You might need to go to bed after 2am and set the alarm for work at 6am because of the crying going on around you.
This can take a toll on both of the parents’ health.
It is ideal to take turns with your partner accordingly to manage the baby’s needs.
Do not let the physical exhaustion get you frustrated. This will pass with time.
Be responsive to your baby
Stay around, make repetitive communication and create a playful atmosphere to strengthen the bond with your child.
Infants like motion so hold them more often, this gives them a feeling of security as well.
Be patient with them when they are crying to understand what is bothering them.
Your life totally changes when your baby sees the first ray of light of the world. Make these changes worthwhile with your actions.
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