2007-12-05 15:51:14 · 9 answers · asked by kingcabage 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Pick up the baby without having to be told!
Change diapers!!!!
Bathe the baby.
Sing to the baby (she won't care if you can't carry a tune!-) Learn to swaddle.
Take the baby for a walk so your wife can shower.
Support your wife in giving baby the best start with breastfeeding; bring her water or a snack, burp the baby between breasts, etc...
2007-12-05 16:02:38 · answer #1 · answered by Terrible Threes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pitch in as much as you can. The more time you can spend with your kid the better. Dirty diapers are not just for mommies. They are for daddies too. If your wife is breastfeeding, bring her something to drink every time she is breastfeeding and a pillow for under her arm that is holding the baby. Give the baby baths sometimes. Feed the baby sometimes. Dress the baby sometimes. Don't make the woman do all the work or you will miss out on quality time spent with the little one. Lay the baby on your chest while you are laying down skin to skin contact and talk to the baby for the ultimate bonding experience. He/she already knows your voice from his/her time in the womb. Watch the baby while the wife takes a long bath or shower. Don't be scared of the baby, you are not going to break it. LOL! Have fun and enjoy this new child who will bring you much joy and laughter after you get through a few sleepless nights. Oh ya-take turns with the wife on getting up with the baby in the middle of the night even if you have to work the next day!!! Good luck and God Bless.
2007-12-06 00:02:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
New dad also means...new mom. Don't be afraid of the little one. After all, this child is part of you as well. Get to know your baby. Hold them, love them and enjoy each day as they grow up and get big fast.
Help mom out as much as possible. Remember her body just went through alot and she needs help. This also means after her 6 weeks is up as well. Just because the six weeks ( maternity leave time) is up, doesn't mean mom is off of break or doesn't need help.
Bathing, cuddling, helping feeding the baby, singing, talking and telling stories with the baby.
Help your child with stretches, and message to them while talking smoothly.
Take many pictures...(WITH mom in them as well!).
Remember to have date night with mom ( without baby). She was after all your wife first!
Dad, enjoy being a dad. You can take daddy boot camp. I hear it helps many men. Also parenting / labor classes as well. They are of great help to both parents.
ENJOY!!!
2007-12-06 00:13:26 · answer #3 · answered by Ro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just try to be helpful, dad. That's the best you can do. If mom needs something and she's all situated with the baby, maybe you could get it for her. Do some of her chores, maybe. And above all: try to help her get some sleep! Tell her not to worry about the house and everything, just take a nap. She will need her rest. God, will she.
2007-12-06 00:16:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be a dad first, a friend second.
Your job is to be sure the child is loved and raised to have the ability and knowledge to become a successful and healthy adult.
This means creating rules and being tough when needed. It involves understanding and the ability and willingness to take the time to explain what is right and what is wrong.
Recognize when it's time to punish and when it's time to forgive.
Hug the child everyday and say "I love you more than anything else in this world".
2007-12-06 00:06:24 · answer #5 · answered by timniet 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fact you are asking is a good sign. As a dad it is easy to fade into the background, especially if mom is breastfeeding. Just be there as much as possible, for your partner and for your baby. You'll soon discover where you are needed most.
2007-12-05 23:56:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't be afraid of the baby! You're not going to break it. And even if it's not crying or anything, it still needs to be cuddled. Baby talk doesn't make you sound stupid -- it's actually been proven to be very beneficial to infant brain development.
And last, remember... the more you help out, the sooner you'll be getting laid again. Helping out isn't just with the baby, it's laundry and dishes too!
Congratulations!
2007-12-05 23:55:36 · answer #7 · answered by Marion K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will come to you once our baby gets there. One thing I remember when my son was a baby is that he LOVED peeing on his daddy. Before completely taking the diaper off hold it in front of his pee pee because more than likely he will want to pee on you!!!! ;)
Good Luck and Congrats!!!!!
2007-12-05 23:56:44 · answer #8 · answered by Noah's Mommy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's some good info. for new fathers from Dr. Sears:
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/10/T110100.asp
2007-12-05 23:55:18 · answer #9 · answered by daa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋