Advice History
Attachment
How can I connect with my baby?
Dr. and Martha Sears authors of "The Baby Book" feels attachment for both the baby and parent is one of the most important parts of parenting. They are real promoters of something they call attachment parenting. They feel attachment parenting helps create a bond between child and parent that will produce a successful, independent child. They also feel attachment parenting will help you know your child better, help your child feel right and make parenting an enjoyable experience.
They recommend five tools for attachment parenting:
* Connect with your baby early
* Read and respond to your baby?s cues,
* Breastfeed your baby
* Wear your baby
* Share sleep with your baby
Will having the baby sleep in our bed affect the my relationship with my husband?
Most importantly, make sure both of you are on the same page. Co-sleeping literally brings someone between you and your spouse -- in bed. Getting the kid out of the bed when the time comes will be hard. Don't kid yourself.
If you don't nurture the primary relationship, your husband might be feeling like this "attachment parenting" thing is shutting him out. It may end up creating a cycle of resentment that may grow and fester over time.
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