Simple tricks used by thousands of moms will help you feel that incredible feeling when you just dissolve in your baby.
A moment of true intimacy
1. Breastfeed. At this time, the baby not only eats, he snuggles up to you, feels your warmth, your smell, hears your heartbeat.
2. Look your baby in the eyes when bottle feeding. This will remind him that food and warmth are associated with you.
3. Give your baby a massage. The kid will squeak with delight!
4. Disconnect your phone. Right now. Relatives, colleagues and friends will understand if you answer their call or message after a few hours. And you and the child will belong to each other at this time.
5. Listen to how the baby’s heart beats. Remember how you looked forward to hearing this sound during an ultrasound scan? Now you can enjoy it whenever you want!
6. Look in the mirror together. At an early age, children still do not understand what they are in the reflection. But they love to look at human faces. If you look in the mirror together, he will more quickly realize that he is seeing his own face.
7. Sleep at the same time as your baby. Just don’t feel guilty if you fell asleep next to your child at seven in the evening! A rested mother is a happy mother, and this is exactly what your son or daughter needs.
8. Do something nice for your husband. Whatever one may say, the child now takes up almost all of your time. So that the spouse does not feel abandoned, does not get angry (even unconsciously) at the baby, cook something tasty for him, watch a movie together. This will show that your husband is very dear to you.
9. Don’t worry about the stages of your child’s development. You should not scour the Internet and look for the age at which a child should smile for the first time, roll over, crawl … Everyone develops differently. And by looking into the future too often, you will miss the present.
10. Take the baby in your arms, pressing “skin to skin”. For nine months you were one, and now the close physical contact is gone. Remind the child of it, hugging him to you: this, by the way, will help to align his breathing and heartbeat.
11. Respond to his screams. This is especially important in the first three months: the child should know that you can hear him and will always come to his aid. Do not think that you will spoil him with this!
12. Become a swaddler specialist. If the baby is swaddled correctly, he sleeps better.
13. Enjoy your baby’s scent. Many admit that babies smell like magic. Unfortunately, there is no perfume with such a scent. But you can enjoy this scent completely free of charge.
14. Rock the baby by cradling it in your arms. Did the baby fall asleep unexpectedly, and you carefully carry him to the crib? Stop for a moment and wiggle it in your arms. These are the moments you’ll miss when he grows up, so take your time.
15. Dress up your baby at home. Admit it, do you like to see your beloved child in a beautiful new thing? Do not hesitate, arrange home “fashion shows”, even if, besides you, no one will see the child’s new outfit.
16. Keep a diary for your baby. The first months of a child’s life pass quickly. In order not to forget important moments, start a special album: write down what is happening to the baby, how he is changing.
17. Don’t avoid plush toys. Children love to touch and taste fluffy toys. Do not deprive them of this pleasure. Just remember to wash your kid’s toy friends.
18. Read children’s stories. Don’t think it’s too early: children love to listen to adults read to them. And if you still speak in different voices, highlighting each character, there will be no limit to the delight of your child!
19. Try to breathe calmly during childhood sobs. All the children are crying. But if the mom is stressed or upset, the baby will cry louder and longer. So take it easy for a start.
20. Live on a schedule. Rules and habits are important for a child. So the better you stick to your schedule, the more relaxed and relaxed your child will be.
21. Arrange mom-and-me exits. Looking for adventure? Go to the zoo! Do you dream to relax? Check out the coffee shop around the corner. Going out alone with your child will help you realize that the world is not limited to your family’s cocoon.
22. Give your baby a nickname for the home. It will be your little secret, unknown to strangers.
23. Create your own playlist. Pick five songs and sing along with them as you play with your child. The kid will quickly remember them and will happily meet his favorite music.
24. Browse old photos. Finding similarities between parent and child is so fun!
25. If your child is learning to eat, don’t worry about the mess. Don’t worry that the floor around the baby and all of his clothes are mash stained. Enjoy with your little one as she learns new smells, tastes and textures.
26. Don’t forget about cute jokes. It is worth sticking out your tongue and moving your eyebrows, the child will immediately begin to laugh.
27. Forget perfect cleanliness. Every day you will have a choice: cleaning or cuddling on the couch with your baby. We say hugs are more important than perfect cleanliness.
28. If you have problems, talk about it with your baby. He does not yet understand the meaning of all your words, but he likes to listen to your voice. And for you, this is an opportunity to speak out, after which it will become easier.
29. Enjoy your diaper change. Yes, this is not very pleasant. But you can turn this procedure into a fun one by coming up with a special song or funny names for the poop.
30. Kiss the child! After a few years, he will begin to be ashamed of vivid manifestations of feelings, and you will no longer be able to hug or kiss him in public. But what is stopping you now? He grimaces or smiles so delightfully when you kiss him!