Tips For Dads

There are countless ways in which dads can interact and spend more time with their babies.

  1. Lie next to baby on the floor and use a torch to trace patterns on the ceiling and walls of the room.

  2. Walk outside with your baby in her pram, point out things to see and tell her about what’s going on.

  3. Play flying games with your baby. Sit on a chair and lay baby on your thighs, so that she’s looking down past your knees. Make sure you have a firm grip on her before moving your leg around in smooth, gliding movements.

  4. Bounce baby on your legs. Sit on a chair and let baby sit on your knees and then bounce him up and down by rapidly raising your ankles and then lowering them. You can also let him sit on one ankle and bounce him by lifting your leg up and down.

  5. Play dress-up with her – put silly things like sauce pans or a cushion on your head. This will bring out the giggles.

  6. Put on some music and dance with your baby – gently hold her and sway to the rhythm of the music.

  7. Play peek-a-boo with him. You can also play this game with a toy, which you can hide behind the couch or a wall and then make it reappear again. Look surprised when the toy reappears and add commentary like 'I see you!' or 'Hello, baby'.

  8. Read a simple book with colourful pictures and patterns to your baby.

  9. You can also bond with your little one by changing her nappy now and then and giving her a bottle.

  10. Bath your baby. Most babies love water, and the two of you will have a splashing fun time.

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