Is Infant Bonding Really an Issue?

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Author: Jenna Haynie
Bonding is essential for any baby. Whether adopted or biological, babies have needs that are critical for proper development of mind and body. Newborns come ready to start this bonding process. Parents are the ones [...]

Simple Ways to Calm Your Baby

by Dr. Melanie Beingessner

As new parents, it can be daunting to try to soothe a baby when they fuss and cry. Here are some ideas that might help you to calm your baby.
1. Dance together. Gentle music soothes babies rather than fast music with a lively beat. By swaying and humming to the music, [...]

Tips On How To Bond With Your Baby

by Connie Limon
Would you like to learn simple ways to bond with your baby and form a loving, nurturing attachment to your baby? Others may tell you that you are spoiling your baby or forming an “attached at the hip” relationship that will forever harm your baby.
Be reassured that if you practice the [...]

Video: How to Give an Infant Massage

Ken Seng reads how to perform a massage on your infant. This is not a particularly exciting video but it gives nice step by step instructions.

The Benefits of Infant Massage

Infant massage is a regular practice in many parts of the world and is gaining in popularity here in the United States and it is no surprise when you look at the many benefits. As you will see, infant massage benefits everyone and it makes even more sense if you consider it from the [...]

Breastfeeding Benefits Dad Too!

“Many fathers fear that they won’t be able to bond with the baby without feeding bottles. This is very far from the truth. Bonding doesn’t occur through the ingestion of food through plastic. Bonding occurs through a physically, loving relationship. There are many ways for a father to connect to [...]

Attachment Parenting for Infant Bonding

Bonding is essential for any baby. Whether adopted or biological, babies have needs that are critical for proper development of mind and body. Newborns come ready to start this bonding process. Parents are the ones who don’t know where to start, especially if their baby is adopted or been placed in the NICU.
KidsHealth.org says, “Studies [...]

The Ultimate Attachment Parenting Guide

Are you ready to learn about attachment parenting? You have come to the right place. Our guide to attachment parenting is an ever evolving list of links designed to let you navigate through the basics of attachment parenting without surfing all over the web. If you know of a link that would be helpful, [...]

Video: Infant Massage Preparation

Importance of Bonding and Touch

First time parents are in for the experience of a lifetime! After surviving 9 months of pregnancy, a wardrobe of maternity clothes, baby showers, and decorating the nursery with care, you have gone through the exciting, heroic experiences of labor and delivery. Now you are ready to begin your new life as first-time parents!
First-Time Parent [...]