Advice For New Fathers

Normally the responsibility of parenting children is given more on the mothers as they are the light of the family

. To new moms, a lot of advice, instructions and guidelines how to handle babies and growing children are necessary then. Dad's concern is more on providing the needs of the family. And this is the traditional practice because mostly before, the mother is just to stay at home to take care for the family; and the husband will the one to work hard to meet the needs especially the basic needs of the family. In order that fathers will also get involve with parenting, here are some things that fathers are ought to know.

First and foremost, don't be afraid to hold your babies. Babies may look fragile but they were made to be carried and they will not break if you pick them up. Feel free to gently hold your child and play with them once they are a few months old.

Fathers should be able to exchange notes with the mother on the development of their child. In the past it is common for mothers to experience psychological concerns after giving birth to a child. Recently, research shows that fathers too have some similar psychological concerns after the birth of a child.

Men are silent. What they feel and how they feel, they usually keep that to themselves. They are not as expressive than women. For new fathers, they should be behave like that. They should talk to his spouse, discuss things with her, his feelings, it maybe positive or negative. Post-partum depression sometimes attack to new fathers and they should be aware of this. Professional help sometimes is needed.

Breastfeeding is important to the child's long term health. Fathers should assist mothers who breastfeed because studies proves that mothers would be more than willing to breastfeed their children when their partners help them.

Since it is impossible for fathers to do breastfeeding, they should the mothers in other ways like changing diapers, doing laundry, bathing the baby or attending the baby sometimes.

Father with their first baby should not hesitate to seek for assistance from relatives, pediatricians, psychologists and experienced baby-sitters who are close to you.

Extra support by the husbands is needed by the mothers few weeks after delivering the baby. This will help them to recover very fast. Giving flowers and preparing delicious meal are few ideas that the husbands may apply.

Being a parent is not easy but your love for your family and child should see you through. And don't forget the rewards as you see your baby progress into a toddler.

by: Richard Stevens.

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