A baby’s bond with mommy is a natural process. From the first day, the baby can sense the mother’s love and feels connected with her. The baby feels safe with her. A baby’s bond with daddy is equally important. A baby’s complete and wholesome development depends on the love and binding with both the parents.

Since a woman bears the baby within her for nine months, the mother–baby connection is effortless. But, the dad and baby attachment has to be developed slowly and steadily. It is an ongoing progression.

A father has to try and make the child want his love. Few and effective steps are:

• Make the baby feel comfortable.

According to experts stroking and caressing babies during the baby and toddler age helps in a baby‘s growth. The baby is happy and peaceful.

• Talk softly

Talking to the baby in a relaxed and calm voice keeps the baby relaxed. Singing to the baby will work wonders.

• Take the baby out.

Very often, a baby wants to be carried and walked. She does not want to be just carried without any movements.

• Hold the baby close to yourself.

Your baby will love the warmth and closeness of your body.

• Take care of the baby at night.

This will also help the mother rest, after a long day.

Once the baby is weaned from breast feeding, allow daddy to feed the baby at least once during the day. This will allow both of them to be together for a longer time. Giving the baby a bath, reading to and playing with the little one will help the baby bond with dad easily. Once the bond strengthens, your baby will wait for you impatiently. Watch your baby grow and experience the joy of his baby pranks.

Spend a lot of time with your baby together, this will create closeness with both, mom and dad.