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12 Tips And Tricks For Hands-on Partners<\/h1>\n

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Tips and tricks from parents to parents.<\/h2>\n

Special tips for the hands-on partners.<\/h2>\n

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Wear your baby<\/b><\/p>\n

Slings and front packs enable you to give your baby the closeness she needs without always having your arms full. Babies are also usually content in front-facing carriers, which helps promote bonding.<\/p>\n

Football hold<\/b><\/p>\n

This is magic!\u00a0 Hold your baby face down over one forearm with their cheek nestled against the soft underside of your forearm and your hand cupping them under the crotch.\u00a0 You can also rotate this position so that the baby\u2019s crotch is at your elbow and your hand cradles their cheek.<\/p>\n

Sing a song<\/strong><\/p>\n

Singing is one of the best ways to get a baby to respond and pay close attention to you. Hold them chest to chest, sway or bounce on a ball. What your sing doesn\u2019t matter. Channel your inner diva from shower time and give your baby a gift of your voice.<\/p>\n

Support breastfeeding<\/b><\/p>\n

There are many small things you can do to support your partner and breastfeed your baby.\u00a0 Make sure that water, snacks, pillows, and the phone are nearby.\u00a0 Consider changing the diaper or burping the baby between sides or feedings.\u00a0 Clean the plump equipment or bottles. Check in and ask if you missed anything.<\/p>\n

Send your partner out and keep the baby<\/b><\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard for a non-lactating partner to work out their own style, especially when their lactating partner is around to swoop in. Start with short solo stints, like a nap just after the baby has been fed. Working your way up to a couple of hours.<\/p>\n

Nighttime is your time<\/b><\/p>\n

Tag team sleeping for your mental health.\u00a0 Maybe you are better at late nights, and your partner is better at early mornings. Keep the baby with you during your time and make that time a special time to get to your baby.<\/p>\n

Find your way with some coping skills <\/b><\/p>\n

Awesome new parent skills can include: bathtub, infant massage, cuddling, read a book with voices,\u00a0 and going out on an adventure.\u00a0 None of these require feeding! And face-to-face contact is critical for bonding.<\/p>\n

Know-how and when to ask for help<\/b><\/p>\n

Sometimes we need help. Even if you can’t ask for help you can accept help. If someone says, \u2018Is there anything I can do?\u2019, it\u2019s OK to say \u2018Yes!\u2019 Talk with your partner about when you\u2019ll accept help from. It might be as simple as asking someone to buy some milk, walking the dog, or carpooling so you can get in a nap.<\/p>\n

Develop a thick skin<\/b><\/p>\n

Everyone has their own way.\u00a0 What you and your partner do maybe be different or even different than how your parents did it. That is ok. Find your own way as individuals and as a team.<\/p>\n

Babies have bad days too<\/b><\/p>\n

Even if babies have bad days, your ability to cope with challenging moments is crucial to becoming a confident parent. The more time you spend with your baby the more confidence you will have in your ability.<\/p>\n

Nurture your parent relationship<\/b><\/p>\n

Having a new baby can put extra strain on your relationship. Check-in on one another.\u00a0 Communicating your needs, negotiating chores,\u00a0 and sharing expectations are critical for parenting at all levels.<\/p>\n

Practice self-care<\/b><\/p>\n

When you are healthy and well-rested, you will be better able to take care of your family. It is ok to go to the gym and see friends as long as you carve out time for your partner to do the same. Don\u2019t forget to schedule a couple times too, as your baby will eventually grow up and move out on their own.<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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