www.thebabyshoecompany.co.ukFor new Dads during the first few weeks after your baby comes home and, your partner seems to be breastfeeding 24/7, it’s difficult to see how you can develop your own special relationship. However, over time you will develop a bond that is just as important as that between mother and baby. Meanwhile, take a look at my top tips for being the best possible dad from day one.
Make time
Once you are back at work you need to make spending time with your baby part of your evening and weekend routine. In the evening, perhaps you could pick up the bath time routine or give the final feed. Even if you just sit with your baby on your knee it will help build your relationship. At the weekend you could take them for a walk and generally just take some of the pressure off your partner.
Initially, your partner may feel that she’s failing as a mum if she doesn’t do everything herself but, its vital for your development as a father, not to mention your baby’s development that you get involved. Your partner will be grateful of it too over the months to come. So, even if she protests make sure you get involved.
Don’t be put off
Whether to realise it or not many new mums undermine their partners chances of success by jumping in as soon as dads first attempt at looking after the baby does not go smoothly. If she criticises your performance remind her that you are still learning and that you are capable, as long as you are given time to learn.
Be a breastfeeding partner.
During the first few weeks your partner may be spending a lot of time breastfeeding. Make sure you look after her while she is. Offer plenty of drinks and snacks and make sure she’s comfortable. When breastfeeding becomes an established routine you could get involved by giving your baby a bottle of expressed milk yourself.
Don’t be afraid of a cuddle.
Above all. whenever you get the chance, wherever you are make sure you have a cuddle. It will make you both feel great.
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