You made it through pregnancy and even the birth. Now it’s time to step up to the plate and bond with your little one.
Many new fathers think that it’s a mother’s place to nurture a newborn. Or they are not confident handling their babies and feel like they can’t bond with them.
There is no reason [...]
New dads are seemingly left in the dark when it comes to new babies and postpartum moms. Here’s some tips:
Remember that babies aren’t really breakable. Don’t be afraid to hold yours! Ask someone who is around to show you some great holds for little ones whether it be a midwife, doctor, nurse, confinement lady, mom, [...]
Trust your instincts!
You will become the expert on your own baby. The most nervous dads are afraid to hold a baby. Do you also feel this way? If someone else baby is put in your arm, do you hold it very stiffly? Don’t worry within five minutes, you will start to relax and find out [...]
If you’re starting a family or in the process of expanding your family, then you need to think about your car.
Chances are you and your family will be spending a bit of time in it daily as you ferry back and forth from home to daycare/babysitter’s house or to grandma’s house and shopping. If you’re planning [...]
Women get all the credit when it comes to childbirth. And that’s to be … expected. But men are an integral part of the process as well. We’re not just talking about conception, but about the nine months that follow, too.
While men seem to have an innate ability to be supportive partners, the modern-day dad [...]
Babies don’t need a thousand toys.
Toddlers don’t need a thousand toys either!
Get a few toy systems, or take them to a playground.
Age ranges on toy boxes are a good guide.
Duplos & Legos are great and a good value in play time per RM.
When your child is 6 months old, start [...]
Patience is the key to everything.
Listen.
Lower your voice when you’re angry.
It is amazing how angry you can get at a toddler. Don’t be shocked, but do control yourself.
Set limits that are meaningful to you and your partner. Don’t worry about what others think.
Do not judge your parenting skills by how [...]
Kiss a baby’s forehead to check its temperature, if it feels hot, baby has a fever.
Keep laundry in a well ventilated container, mildew can ruin all the baby clothes in a couple of days.
Don’t rush walking.
Backpacks are great!
Always have an extra layer of clothes with you (for the baby that is). [...]
You really do not need any furniture for a new baby. You can buy stuff later when you know what you want.
Diaper changing tables are generally a waste of money.
Due dates mean very little, don’t count on them!
Try to meet all your delivery care providers beforehand.
Some activities will be harder when the [...]
