building a relationship with the new baby can be difficult at first. it’s like a friendship, it takes time to build, but this bond lasts a lifetime.

i created 3 tips dads can use to build a relationship with the new baby. do things you enjoy and include your baby. safety first, of course.

first tip for relationship building with your baby

read your magazine, newspaper, book aloud while carrying your newborn baby and use enthusiasm in your voice.

second tip for bonding with your newborn

after a diaper change, while they are still undressed, pick them up and hold them close to your bare chest. the baby will be able to hear your heartbeat and begin to recognize your scent.

final relationship tip for getting to know your child

as the baby gets a little older, they will enjoy sitting on your lap while pretending to drive your car.

remember: time spent together is never wasted.

father’s day is this week and i am missing my dad and now i am thinking of all the new dads i know.

i wrote a poem using the letters in the word “dad”.

DAD.

i see all you are doing for us.

you are greatly appreciated.

thanks for being a great dad.

is your wife expecting? would you like to know more about what a postpartum doula does? click here

here is a blog to get to know me better if you are wondering who grammie doula is.

do you want support during the postpartum time? have you got questions about the birth? here is a support group with other dads.

more about grammie doula:

i offer in-person and virtual postpartum doula support in middle tennessee and my clients call me “grammie d”.  i have 25 years as a labor and delivery nurse and then 10 years as a birth photographer.

i am a mom to 3 grown children, 6 grandchildren and a baby in heaven. i spend time sitting on my shaded front porch chatting with friends. i have a gray-bearded husband and four pets that prefer his company over mine! ~laura