Mommy Moments-Sibling/Cousin Bonding

My son doesn't yet have sibling so his bonding time was spent with us and with his uncle (my brother) and his aunt. On my family side, Hyzyd is the first-born grandchild. He didn't see his cousins on my hubby's family side yet because they were in the Philippines. Fortunately, just a month ago, we received a good news from my bro that his wife is preggy! Definitely, Hyzyd will have a cousin here in Thailand after 7 months! We're so excited.

My bro and sis-in-law spends their weekend with us. For them, a week without seeing our baby is incomplete. They love him so much and miss him always. When they're here with us, they take care of him, carry him, play with him, sing for him, dance for him and take us outside for dinner or visit Pizza hut or MK.

Hyzyd has a month bonding with his Tita Doxa (our youngest) when she came here with my parents.

I can't wait you sharing your mommy moments with us! See yah!

Denise

Mommy Moments-Bonding Time

Bonding is a word used to mean the deep attachment you build with your baby-an intense feeling that makes you want to hold and love and protect him/her.Research indicates that babies who develop fulfilling relationships with their parents tend to grow into secure, well-adjusted adults and even perform better at school.



Here are some ways I do to help me build the attachment or bond with my baby:



1. Feeding

2. Touch and Talk

Everytime I got home from school, I take time touching him, hugging and carrying him. While doing these I'm talking to him although he may not understand what I'm saying. He loves to hear me chatting away about what I'm doing in school, whether it is changing his nappy, peeling the potatoes, folding the washing, preparing his porridge and recently even when I'm exercising. I wanted him to gain confidence from the fact that I'm always near and always focused upon him, even if the household chores need to be done.









3. Singing

My baby loves to hear my voice singing (even there are times I'm out of tune...LOL!). I read before that the rhythmic nature of nursery rhymes is very soothing and is believed to help with language development.



4. Pull a face

I noticed that even my baby is very young , he's fascinated by my facial expressions! He looks like this if I pull a face to him:



5. Reading while calming music is in the background.

Every night before going to sleep, I take time to read to my baby and listen to our favorite song. It strengthens the mother-son bond tremendously.

6. Taking my baby for a walk

It's a fun exercise routine for me and my little one to enjoy together.

Regular activities such as nappy-changing time are a wonderful time to show my baby just how much I love him. I talk to him, kiss his tummy, tell him what lovely smiles he has and how much I love his smile. This will take my mind off what a messy job it is and show that I love him, no matter what.

No matter how hectic my schedule is like preparing final test, checking and grading, I stop even for a moment and spend time with my baby. We relax and enjoy each others existence.

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