Frequently Asked Questions


"If I breastfeed does that mean that my husband won't get to bond with our baby because he can't feed her?"

Your husband should feel proud that your baby is getting the best nutrition possible because you are breastfeeding your daughter. You are right that especially in the early stages of breastfeeding it is not a good idea to give bottles. At around 4 weeks an occasional bottle, preferably filled with expressed breastmilk, will allow your husband to help with feeding. Baby will associate dad with getting food if she knows he will take her to her mother when it is time to breastfeed. Don't forget there are lots of other important ways that fathers can bond with their babies. Dad can cuddle and comfort baby and as she gets older he can spend quality time talking/reading/playing with her. Babies appreciate the person who gives them a nice clean, dry diaper and dad can also be in charge of bath time. When it is time to start giving solid foods a father can play an important role in this too. At times it may seem like a baby wants to be with her mother more than father, but this is usually just a phase. As she gets to know her parents better she will begin to appreciate what both of them do for her.







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