5 sleep routine tips that promote bonding
In the first few months, you and your baby are getting to know each other and are developing your new relationship. Taking the time to bond is one of the most important aspects in strengthening your connection with your baby - and one of the most important times to do this is right before they go to sleep! Our bonding tips Incorporating a few key steps into your nighttime routine will be the way to your baby's heart. Here are our 5 tips for bedtime bonding.. #1: Have skin to skin contact Whether bottle or breast feeding, nighttime feeds right before bed can promote bonding and strengthen you and your baby’s new relationship. Make sure that during this time, you are getting as much skin to skin contact with your baby as possible. Your smell, heartbeat and touch provide reassurance and a sense of calmness for your little one, and will help them drift off into a deeper, calmer sleep. #2: Make eye contact During feeding times or when r...