Imagine if there was an approach to parenting which would enable you to bring out the absolute best, not just in your baby, but also in yourself? Wouldn’t it be just awesome? Well, turns out, that there actually is one such style of parenting. It’s called Attachment parenting and centers around the bond between a baby and his or her parents! Here are the seven principles of attachment parenting.
• Bonding: This is probably the most important part of this style of parenting. It’s all about nurturing the bond between the baby and the parents. The first moments after your baby’s birth are often the most precious; don’t let anything come in the way of you and your baby during this time if you can help it. In fact, nature has programmed us in such a way because babies are at their most needy at this time and mothers are at their most caring.
• Breastfeeding: It’s one of the most annoying parts about being a mom because it’s extremely painful, but it is also very necessary. Moreover, breastfeeding your baby helps you understand your baby well. You can read their body language and learn to interpret it. Plus, all those brain boosting chemicals found in mother’s milk? It does a lot for your baby.
• Baby-wearing: This is all about keeping your baby as close to you as possible. In fact, babies who have been subjected to baby wearing tend to be really good observers and also have the habit of fussing less. That way, they absorb more. Plus, the sheer proximity to your baby helps you understand them better.
• Bedding: You must always keep your baby close to you during the night time. This is simply because babies have an intense fear of the dark! Plus, if you have a hectic schedule during the day time, you can make up for the hours of separation at night. Moreover, if you keep them at arm’s length, they learn to love sleep!
• Baby’s Cry: Never underestimate your baby crying. Infants really aren’t as well versed in the art of manipulation as we think they are. This is simply because they’re too tiny and when they cry out, chances are, they actually have a good reason for doing so!
• Nannies: Here is the blunt fact. No nanny can take the place of a parent, so try not to enlist the services of one!
• Balance: It’s hard, but try not to go overboard in your desire to give your baby the best. Strike a balance; sometimes it’s necessary to put yourself first!
