Parenting is a blessing if you do it the right way. If you have just given birth to a new baby and want to be the coolest dad in the world and a helpful partner, then there are some things that you can do right away to create a new bond both with your partner and the baby.
1) Firstly, be willing to do whatever task is at hand. If your partner is wanting to sleep and the baby is awake, tell your partner to get the nap and be awake for some hours till the baby cries for milk or food.
2) Do not create a fuss when the baby cries. It’s, after all, has come out of the womb and is trying to understand the environment around it, which takes at least six months time. Wear soft t-shirts and pajamas so that baby feels comfortable when you try to put it to sleep on your laps.
3) Smile and laugh often even if you don’t have the habit. Babies look at elders and how they behave and that is how their first learning forms. So, the more you take care of yourself well, behave well, and are happy too, the baby will automatically feel safe to be growing up with you.
4) Sometimes you will feel bored doing the daily chores and you may get the feeling of taking a break. So go for it, there is nothing wrong in doing an activity for a change, but ensure once you are back home, spend more quality time with the baby.
5) Changing nappies, feeding the baby, cuddling it, putting it to sleep, oiling it to avoid rashes are important tasks that you can learn by observing even if you don’t know the right way to do it. It’s okay, no one knows everything from the start and such beautiful experiences can give you amazing memories to cherish lifelong.
