My wife had our first child 8 weeks ago, a boy, and I'm so proud of him! I want him and I to be as close as possible as he grows up and be as involved as I can with his life. I was wondering what things I can do with him to make sure we're very close.
2007-03-21 16:40:48 · 14 answers · asked by sir baif 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Hold him when you can, help feed him and give him baths!
2007-03-21 16:46:34 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa M 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hold him, sing to him, give him baths, play with him, make sure you speak to him as soon as you walk in the door. Not only will this help your relationship with your son but your wife will love you even more. It will give her a much needed break. When he gets older, continue to do things with him. Make it a habit to get him into a bedtime routine with just him and Daddy. You're wife will appreciate it like nothing else. Just don't get too wrapped up in him. Remember your wife needs attention too. Your son will see the relationship you have with your wife and remember it as he gets older. Sometimes nothing is as important to a little boy as knowing there is someone else to look after his Mommy.
2007-03-22 05:56:59 · answer #2 · answered by katymlady 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like you are already on the road to being a great dad because you are asking this question. Just teach him to respect woman and show him how to love woman by being a great husband to your wife. Also, show him all of the things that your dad may have showed you and love him and make him feel that there is nothing that he cant tell you because no matter what you will always love him and be proud of the person that he is. Good luck with the baby they grow so fast, before you know it he will be only half a head shorter than you like my 10 year old is to me.
2007-03-21 16:48:57 · answer #3 · answered by mom of twins 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just spending time with him will be great no matter what you do. To create special memories though, try taking him to the zoo, or exploring, camp out in the back yard, attend sporting events, but also include attending plays, or musical events. Be supportive when he attends school, if he's part of a sport, be there cheering and practie with him. Right now, spend time with him, just the two of you, even if it's running errands, or you feeding him. Talk to him. The bond will grow strong in no time. Mom to 3. here.
2007-03-21 16:48:31 · answer #4 · answered by Melanie A 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Start by communicating with him. Even now while he's an infant. Although he won't understand you can take a few minutes every evening just before bed and tell him what it was like when you were growing up...continue the tradition as he grows.
2007-03-21 16:46:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
mu husband always plays with our 7month old daughter in the morning before he leaves for work. he would call her during the day just to check on her. when he comes home from the office, they would watch tv together or play with her toys. he also created a story just for our daughter that he narrates to her before we go to sleep (by the way, our daughter sleeps beside my husband in our bed). weekends are for family only, he would bring us to the mall or swim in the pool. in that way, although my daughter is with me most of the time, she is very attached to her father. she's daddy's little girl :D
2007-03-21 17:42:41 · answer #6 · answered by raine 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sing a song....and always hug your baby and always says you love him....ops don't forget to get involve on all the activities about him even changing diapers during nighttime and always kiss him as well
2007-03-21 17:26:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
feed him, change his diapers, swaddle him and give him baths. that does not mean you and your wife ( although there is a time for that) make sure that you have that time togetheras father and son. when my son was born by c-section and so i had to take care of him for the first few weeks and that was the best thing for my son and i relationship. it really laid a solid foundation
2007-03-21 16:46:36 · answer #8 · answered by Carlos B 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hold him, talk to him, feed him, bathe him just love him to peices always make sure he sees your there and always talk to him! My hubby left for a week and our son who is 10 months old crawled every where looking for him! So when Daddy called I made sure he heard his voice talking to him and my sons face lit up with smiles!
2007-03-21 17:01:34 · answer #9 · answered by Mamaof4 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think your son is very lucky to have such a wonderful father. Just always be there for your child, listen to him, spend time with him, and just love him. I believe as he grows he will see how wonderful you are and will be very close to you.
CONGRATULATIONS & ENJOY :-)
2007-03-21 16:48:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anita G 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just be Daddy and be around as much as u can. And he will be head over heels for u!! God Bless! Don't sweat the small stuff,he already thinks you are his hero,He just can't tell u yet!
2007-03-21 17:00:49 · answer #11 · answered by dez79837 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋