Whether you are the dad or the mom, to establish a warm relationship, adopt simple gestures and caring attitudes.
- The bond of attachment with your baby evolves over time and interactions.
- Initially, even if the emotional relationship does not manifest immediately, the emphasis should be placed on meeting your baby’s basic needs.
- Taking care of your baby helps to increase your confidence as a parent and allows you to be more comfortable in the relationship.
Developing a warm bond of attachment with your baby is an experience that evolves over time and interactions. By starting by meeting their basic needs, you will gradually be able to adopt simple gestures and affectionate attitudes that will strengthen this unique bond.
The basics of the attachment bond
Initially, the focus should be on meeting your baby’s basic needs. Even if a strong emotional relationship does not manifest itself immediately, it will not affect his well-being.
On the other hand, by paying close attention to their basic needs, you can create a solid foundation for the development of the attachment bond.
Create rewarding interactions
Over time, interactions with your baby will become more and more enriching. Do not hesitate to observe and interpret the signals that your child emits to strengthen the emotional bond.
Taking care of your baby helps to increase your confidence as a parent and allows you to be more comfortable in the relationship.
Favorable gestures and attitudes
Take the time to observe your baby carefully, noting every little detail. Don’t hesitate to wrap him in your arms and express your affection with sweet words. Caresses promote a feeling of well-being and strengthen the parent-child bond.
Don’t hesitate to take the time for fun moments in your routine with simple games, songs or stories, even if your baby is still very young. By being authentic in your interactions, by accepting your trials and errors, you will be able to detach yourself from preconceived ideas and build your relationship gradually.
Finally, have realistic expectations, discovering your baby’s character rather than trying to project your expectations onto him. By sharing your feelings with those around you, you can also learn a little more about your child and benefit from support.
Learn more: “The Attachment” by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson.
