10 Ways to Connect to Your Baby
Categories: Baby, Tips
Tags: Bonding
Written By: Jezebelle's dad
There is nothing more important than the connection with your baby.
1. Baby & You Time
Limit the number of visitors and spend more time with your baby.
2. Get a Little Closer
Your baby can only focus a distance of 22cm in the beginning. Bring your face close to your baby so it will help their eyes to develop and recognize your unique features.
3. Tenderness and Touch
Babies skin is so delicate and sensitive, they love cuddles, kisses and gentle strokes of arms and legs which will help their emotional development and improve sensory awareness.
4. Babies Love a Massage
Use baby oil and rub your baby’s skin will keep the baby calm and content. Your baby’s limbs and growing muscles will welcome a gentle massage.
5. Practice Kangaroo Care with Your Baby
Originally created to help premature babies develop in poor countries without the need of an incubator, this involves placing your baby on your chest in direct skin-to-skin contact. Studies show that the mother’s body temperature and beating heart give babies a wonderful feeling of security and promotes bonding.
6. Have a Conversation
Talk to your baby. Don’t worry about sounding silly. Your baby will not only be captivated but seeing you talk will help build their vocabulary.
7. The Power of Play
You are your baby’s favorite plaything. They love fingers and thumbs, whistles and woops!
8. Read Out Loud
Reading is one of the coolest ways to connect. Try books that have illustrations with high contrast and read them out loud! Cradling your baby will let them experience the closeness because they’ll be able to feel the vibrations of your voice.
9. Do a Little Dance
Babies love being jiggled about a bit, why not turn up the radio slightly and dance with your baby. They will enjoy listening to the music, and will love being held close as you sway and gently move about.
10. You Time
You know that making the most of being a new mom requires a little bit of rest, make sure you set aside some time for yourself even if it just means getting a friend over to watch your baby while you do a little gardening. It’s an important part of social development for your baby to enjoy time with new people.
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