A great
ways which helps you get a great bond with your child is to do a massage. I
would recommend that as a farther you should put into your bedtime routine. it
will make the baby sleep better and make the baby fell good .
So how do
you do it?
I can teach you how to do it in new father’s classes
where I will
show you how to look after a newborn and what to expect.
What are the benefits of baby
massage?
There are lots of ways baby massage can benefit not just your baby, but you
and your partner as well. Massage may help your baby to:
- develop mentally, socially and physically
- stay relaxed and not get upset
- cry and fuss less
- sleep better
One study found that massage in the early days could help newborns to recover from jaundice more quickly.
You may find that giving your baby a massage lifts your mood and helps you to feel more empowered as a parent. The time you set aside for a massage can be your special time together. As you massage your baby, it comes naturally to chat to her and have plenty of eye contact with her.
This is one reason why massage can help mums with postnatal depression, or who are at risk of depression, to interact with their babies. Find out about the other benefits of baby massage for mums with depression and their babies.
Baby massage can be great for dads, too. Some dads may miss out on a lot of the hands-on care of their babies, especially if they are at work and their baby is breastfed.
A regular massage with dad can become a routine, perhaps at bedtime that helps to bring your baby and partner closer together. It can also help your partner if he is feeling stressed.
