Your relationship with your baby takes time to form. A solid bond with your baby is important to help him feel safe and secure. Your baby may not have the words to convey to you how he feels, but he has emotions that are very real.
He is learning to use his senses around his environment and the people around him, and he is forming a judgment in his mind on how he should react to these. If you want your relationship with your child to be strong, solid and secure, read this article for some great advice.
Your baby cannot not say words yet, but he can make his needs know by giving your signals. Learn to observe your baby closely.
If you are a new parent, it would be helpful if you start a little notebook on the types of cues that he is conveying and what action you did to satisfy those cues. Take notes on his gestures, facial expression, and eye contact. This is a way for you to learn how your baby communicates with you. This will go a long way in minimizing unmet demands.
You can learn a lot about your baby when you watch him eat. Notice how he approaches his food. Does he dive right into it, or does he pick on it? What colors seem to attract him? What textures does he like and not like?
Babies are quite different in their food preferences. Some like mushy foods and will spit out anything that they have to chew, while others are willing to gnaw on anything that they can get their hands on.
Some babies do not like to get messy, and will not pick up anything that will leave sauce on their hands. Observe your child’s eating behavior. It will help you understand any pickiness that you may see.
Play time is the perfect time to bond with your baby. When your baby laughs, you can tell that his is filled with happiness. When you play with him, he is forming an impression that you are the source of his happiness.
All he knows is that when you are here, he feels happy. That is a tremendous connection with your child. The more time you spend laughing and playing with your baby, the stronger your bond will be. Nothing can replace this.
There may be times when you feel like you can never do enough for your child. However, do not be so hard on yourself. You cannot be everything to him at all times. No parent is ever perfect. When you set such high demands on yourself, you deprive yourself of the pure enjoyment of being with your child because you are always so worried. So, relax. As long as your baby is happy, healthy, and feeling secure with you, you are doing everything right.
Forming a bond with your child is a continuous process throughout his lifetime. Follow these tips to give yourself a good, solid start.
