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Baby care has become a subject that is no longer traditionally seen as the responsibility of mothers. It is extremely important for fathers to play an active role in baby care for the healthy development of the child and the strengthening of family relationships. Here are some key points about the role of fathers in baby care:
- Bonding: It is critical for fathers to establish a strong bond with their infants for the infant's emotional and social development. Babies begin to recognize their father's voice, touch, and smell. Fathers can strengthen their emotional bonds by establishing a secure relationship with their babies.
- Care Duties: It is important that fathers play an active role in baby care as well as mothers. By participating in daily care tasks such as changing diapers, bathing, feeding, you can lighten the mother's burden and help meet the baby's needs.
- Play and Interaction: Fathers can actively take time to meet baby's play and interaction needs. Playing, talking, singing, smiling and making eye contact with babies support the baby's social, language and mental development.
- Support and Sharing: Babysitting can be a challenging process. Fathers can share the burden of baby care by providing emotional and practical support to their wives. Being with your spouse, motivating him and making decisions together provides balance and harmony in the family.
- Being a Model: Fathers are the first role models of their children. You can set a positive example for your child with your actions. You can influence your child's character development by showing values such as love, patience, honesty and empathy.
- Sharing Responsibility: Fathers should be an equal stakeholder in baby care, not just a caregiver. Sharing responsibilities fosters a sense of equality and partnership. By creating an appropriate schedule to balance work and family life, you can devote time to both your spouse and your baby.
The active role of fathers in baby care provides a strong bond and support system within the family. In this way, you contribute to the healthy development of both babies and families.