We at GreatDad.com are big believers in breastfeeding and strongly urge you to do all you can to support mom. The first meals, especially, can be a challenge as milk may not come in right away. The baby may not know what to do and the mom, if she has not breastfed before, may be equally lost. Here is a simple beginner’s guide to breastfeeding: The mother usually holds the … [Read more...] about Start breastfeeding
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Know the pros and cons of co-sleeping
Is it okay to let the baby share your bed with you? There is no single correct answer to this situation. It is up to you, as a parent, to decide after knowing its pros and cons: Advantages of co-sleeping Sleeping with your baby can foster a closer bond between you and your child. It gives you more time to spend with your baby. This is especially important … [Read more...] about Know the pros and cons of co-sleeping
Dealing with the Stress
Many women experience symptoms of emotional stress soon after delivery. Various factors contribute to these symptoms in women following the birth of a baby. According to doctors, women undergo depression because of the following reasons: Drop in estrogens: Depression following childbirth may be the result of rapid drop in the levels of estrogen and progesterone. … [Read more...] about Dealing with the Stress
Baby Dental Care
As a parent, you want to make your child understand the importance of dental hygiene. However, you need not wait until your child is old enough to brush and floss. Ideally, you could begin a regime for baby dental care even before your baby cuts the first tooth. Dentists advise initiating baby dental care by gently cleaning the baby's gums even before primary … [Read more...] about Baby Dental Care
See the world through a baby’s eyes
Your baby starts learning about mom, dad, and every little thing that it perceives soon after birth. Babies are born with an almost insatiable sense of curiosity that makes them explore and experiment with everything they can see, touch, feel and so on. As an adult you inhabit a completely different world from the one your baby perceives. You might find it delightful to … [Read more...] about See the world through a baby’s eyes