Mom gets a 9 month head-start on you by carrying the baby inside of her. Baby is inherently used to the rhythm of her unique heartbeat, movement, and scent. But what about dad? Here are 7 cool and easy ways to jump-start the baby-daddy bond.
1. Use Baby Slings
Babies are soothed by the familiar scent, heartbeat and movement of their mother. Baby carriers allow your baby to learn your heartbeat, scent and movement and allow you to have your hands free. This means that you can take your baby with you while you are walking the dog, doing the grocery shopping, raking the lawn, and going about your everyday life. Your baby will soon learn your scent and feel and your child will quickly be soothed and comforted by your presence.
2. Use Your Voice
Babies respond very well to a father’s voice, especially when he sings. The deeper tones and slower cadences of a man’s voice are soothing to a child. Don’t worry if your singing voice isn’t on par with The Three Tenors’; babies are notoriously easy critics. Lullabies, favorite ballads, even rock songs. It doesn’t matter how well you sing, or even what you sing, so long as your tone is soft and comforting. Read more...
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