Health Tip: Bonding With Your New Baby
November 23, 2009, 10:23 AM ET
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Nov. 24 -- (HealthDay News) -- Caring for a tiny new being can be daunting at first, but new parents should concentrate immediately after birth on creating a strong bond between parent and child.
The Nemours Foundation offers these suggestions:
Each parent should spend time holding baby directly against the skin.Gently rub or stroke baby's skin in various motions.Try some gentle infant massage techniques. You can learn how from a book, or from your pediatrician.Talk, sing, coo or babble to your baby, so the infant gets used to the sound of your voice.Listen to relaxing music together.