Dads and Diapers

By jyoti

Do’s and don’ts for new dads:

• Babies are fragile, but not breakable. Don't be afraid to hold yours!

• Take out time to spend with your family.

• Learn some essential basic baby tasks, like changing a diaper, getting the child to burp.

• Negotiate night shifts with your partner or parents. Don’t leave your partner to do all the work at night.

• Don’t expect your sex life to quickly return to normal after the birth.

• Talk to your partner to resolve any issues.

• New moms often have emotional ups and downs that are not predictable. Be supportive and offer an ear when possible.

• Don’t expect your partner’s figure to return overnight. It would take at least another nine months to regain the pre-pregnancy figure.

• New dads also experience the blues or postpartum depression. Don’t put yourself under too much pressure trying to be a super dad. Find a balance between work, family, and your own individual needs.

• Build a bond with your kid, take a bath together, read to him, play with him, and sing lullabies.