| A lot of adjustments are required from the father with | | | | most of mom's time and energy. She will focus less on |
| the arrival of the new baby. He has to make a smooth | | | | her partner. But there will be a change for the better. |
| transition in order to make life easy for his partner and | | | | Love grows and blooms in the relationship of three. |
| the new baby. His role changes especially if the | | | | Working for a common good -- the baby, family and |
| partner is also working. | | | | home life can be a great experience. |
| Here are some useful and terrific parenting tips for | | | | 3. Dad has to bond with the baby. He will not bond as |
| fathers. | | | | quickly as mom. She spends more time and |
| 1. The new dad has an additional role to play as a | | | | breast-feeds the baby, thus establishing a very close |
| caregiver. He is the provider who earns; and a | | | | union. Babies can communicate through touch. |
| protector, to see that the family is safe and secure, | | | | Caressing the baby will get you both closer. Have an |
| and now is a care- giver. Life is not merely about | | | | eye contact as well. Babies love music -- so sing to |
| himself and his partner but becomes all about the | | | | them. Do not skip the pediatrician's visits. It will make |
| baby. It is an encompassing relationship. The transition | | | | dad learn more and bond better. Bathe the baby; take |
| can be made easy with realistic expectations. | | | | him for a walk in his pram. Be patient through the |
| 2. New dads find that with a baby, their relationship | | | | whole process. It is an important time and increases |
| changes with their partner. The new baby will take up | | | | that closeness as the baby grows and matures. |