Bonding between a dad and his baby from the get-go!

What was the moment you felt like a dad? This is what we asked the men. The unanimous answer was - at the time of their child’s birth. While they might have always been excited to become a dad, but the moment they hold their little one, is when the real emotion hits them. They instantly feel the love, the protection and care for their little ones. This is the turning moment in their lives when they realise they have created a tiny human whom they have to protect, raise and be a “superhero dad” for. 

But, in the initial days, dads can tend to feel a little lost, unsure of what to do and how to do because they might not be feeding the baby. Some dads need avenues and ways to connect with their baby. We are here to tell all dads - Yes! you can bond with your baby right away, and don't need to wait till he or she is ready to play. Babies respond to touch, smell, and voice. A dad is as capable as a mom to experience these emotions with the baby and give them the same love, warmth, and comfort. 

Bonding soon after birth and in the following few days and weeks will not let a father feel left out. It will help increase a dad’s confidence in taking care of the baby. But more than anything, it gives the infant the feeling of trust, and relationship and helps in lifelong attachment. The JonnyJonny Dad+Baby Cradle Bundle, first of its kind, can help dads in small and meaningful ways to connect and bond with their baby immediately post birth.

• They can provide kangaroo care with the Babalaya snuggle
• Read and talk to the baby making different voices which attract the baby
• Play with the baby with rattles 
• Burp, feed or massage the baby
• Take pictures and keep a record of milestones as memories

Once you spend this one on one time with the baby, you will pick up on their cues as well. Why they might be crying, or not being able to sleep, or if they are hungry etc. 

We are also realists - we know the facts. Dads also juggle between work and family. But, these moments are also fleeting and a dad must make the most of it. It's the small things that matter during the initial months which can be very challenging. Dads, take turns to nap the baby, burp the baby, massage the baby etc. on weekends or night shifts.  It does not necessarily matter whether a dad is there by the side for the whole day or just an hour, -  what matters is how a dad spends that time with the baby. Bonding should be quality over quantity, feeling connected over just lying side by side.