A little quality time with dad can go a long way towards bonding with baby and creating some great memories.
- Read to baby – Whether it’s your baby’s favorite children’s book or even the sports page, your baby will love to hear the sound of your voice.
- Take baby outside – Check out nature’s sights, sounds and textures.
- Capture the moment – Keep the digital camera handy and don’t be afraid to use it frequently. Baby will appreciate the photos as she gets older.
- Give baby a massage – A licensed massage therapist can help with tips on the best approach.
- Bathe with baby – The experience can be calming and soothing for both of you.
- Change baby’s diaper – While not always the most pleasant for dad, helping with the diaper will give you more time with baby (and give mom a much needed break)
- Be silly – Have staring contests, make noises and funny faces. You’ll both share a laugh.
- Dance together – Introduce different genres of music and have some fun with it.
- Start a growth chart – Begin it on baby’s first birthday and make it an annual father-child birthday tradition.
- Make it a regular occurrence – Schedule time together on a frequent basis and begin creating some memories
January 4, 2012
