Baby Bonding Tips

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Parents should try to create a strong bond with their baby immediately after birth. The Nemours Foundations offers some suggestions for bonding.

• Each parent should hold the baby directly against their skin.

• Gently stroke the baby's skin in various motions.

• Try gently massaging your baby, you can learn infant massage techniques from books or from your pediatrician.

• Talk, sing, coo and babble to your baby, this will get the baby used to the sound of your voice.

• Listen to relaxing music together.