Dads and breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is great for mum and baby but with everyone focusing on the baby and the partner doing all the feeding, it can make the dad feel a little pushed out.

Useful tips to help dads to bond with their baby

• Cuddles
  • Give your partner and baby plenty of kisses and hugs whilst they feed.
• Play, play, play
  • Playing with your baby is an important way to bond.
• Change nappies
  • It's not just about cleaning bums. Nappy changes involve talking to your baby, being gentle and taking care of their needs.
• Bath time is your time
  • If possible, make bathing a dad-thing in the same way that feeding is a mum-thing.
• Do the burping
  • Help with the burping.