You made it, mama! You blared the classical music, rolled around on the exercise ball, and have been welcomed to mamahood! You may have read the tips and tricks on how to boost your baby’s development while they were still tucked away in your tummy. Now that your bundle of joy has arrived into the world, a vital part of their development is bonding with them.
Keep scrolling to discover how to bond with your baby.Â
What is bonding between a mother and their baby? Â
You may expect to have a deep, strong connection with your baby as soon as you lay eyes on them. If this isn’t the case, don’t worry. According to NCT, you’re not alone if you don’t feel that instant bond! With the upheaval and lack of sleep that accompanies a newborn baby, you may be feeling a whirlwind of emotions. Bonding with your baby is all about building that emotional connection so that your baby forms an attachment to you. It’s about getting to know them, and them you!Â
Why is bonding with your baby important? Â
Think about it, every loving relationship has to start somewhere! The first reason why bonding with your baby is so important is that it’s the first step of being a loving, caring mama. Aside from this, bonding with your baby is particularly important for their progression. It helps to release the hormones and chemicals in your mini’s brain to encourage their physical and mental development. It also gives them a sense of security, relieves stress and introduces them to social skills. Â
How to bond with your baby Â
So this leads us to ask the question, how can you really bond with your baby, mama? There’s the usual things like looking into their eyes, stroking their skin, rocking them to sleep and responding to their cries. Then there are also certain baby bonding activities you can do which help to kickstart that emotional connection.Â
Build routines like bath time and bed time Â
The first baby bonding activity you can begin is building routines. Transform daily tasks into precious moments that will allow you to connect with your little one. For example, rather than using bath time to simply wash your baby, recognise it’s potential!Â
Make it special by using products like the Mini Mio Tub Time Bath Bubbles to transform the water into a bath of bubbly fun! Formulated with a blend of Shea, Avocado and Coconut Oils, the bubble bath will keep the baby’s skin feeling nourished and moisturised. The calming blend of orange, florals and vanilla is also perfect to soothe you both during what can otherwise be a stressful task.Â