New dads tips.
Get hands on from the beginning
Getting involved in the routine daily care of your baby – dressing baby, changing baby, settling baby and bath time are the best ways to build your skills and confidence. These everyday activities will also create lots of one-on-one time with your baby. Another bonus is that it’s also good for Mum to have a break.
The importance of touch.
Physical touch makes your baby feel safe and secure and builds trust and connection with you and stimulates your baby’s brain development. Try carrying and holding your baby as often as you can. Use a baby sling or just snuggle baby to your chest where she can hear your heartbeat.
Have the chats!
Talking to your baby while dressing or changing your baby will help build the bond between you. Telling stories, reading books, or singing songs will have a similar effect.
Help with breastfeeding.
Supporting your breast-feeding partner is an essential part of her success. Give practical support – a glass of water, a healthy snack, another pillow or whatever she needs. Do the nappy change, tell her what an amazing job she’s doing! #newdad #toptipsfordad #newbornbaby #corkchildrensclinic #frankkelleherpaediatricosteopath #corkcity #cranialosteopathy #paediatricosteopathy
Does your child have glue ear?
Often, it may be the child minder or nursery teacher who notices that the child cannot hear that well in a group situation. Sometimes, in a younger child, the hearing does not seem to be a problem, but the child’s speech and language development is slower than his or her friends of the same age. Some children complain of earache because of the fluid in their ears. Some children have balance problems or poor attention as a result of glue ear. Sometimes, the only problem reported by parents or carers is behavioural problems. This is probably due to frustration on the part of the child who cannot hear properly.
A hearing test will be able to identify Glue Ear. Getting the diagnosis is the first step. Cranial Osteopathy will help move the fluid and thereby improve the child’s hearing. Improved hearing with result in improved speech and behaviour.
It’s incredible how something so vague as glue ear can have so many implications for children isn’t it? What has been your experience? Have you any tips to pass on to other parents?
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