The first thing that you should know about attachment
parenting is that there are no specific rules for it. However, there may be
some guidelines to help you address your inner-self who is empathetic and
compassionate. Attachment parenting is basically the kind of relationship with
the baby that tends to build child-oriented relationship rather than
parent-oriented one. The end result of attachment parenting is quite amazing as
your baby would learn to connect and cooperate even at the earliest stage of
his/her life.
Trust your instincts
The fact is that you, your partner and the baby are perfect
team. This is the design by nature. Hence, there is no serious planning
required regarding how to connect and understand each other. In fact, your
instincts are the strong signals which would tell you about everything going on
in this beautiful relationship.
Get a babywear
Another major aspect of attachment parenting is to keep the
baby close for as long as possible. This physical contact gives the baby the
necessary sensation of safety and connection and, at the same time, baby would
be more able to observe things around him. Therefore, you can buy a babywear
which you can use to carry the baby on the back or on the front, while freeing
your arms to do the routine tasks. A little grown up child can be carried on
the back with the help of a baby backpack.
Baby nursing
Nursing of baby is a wonderful time during which your baby
will be able to get more connected and attached to you. So, if you think you
will not be able to nurse your baby, it’s just a fear unless you have some bad
medical conditions. Thus, if you are afraid of the process or your think of it
as awkward, keep in mind that baby nursing is quite natural way. Furthermore,
you should learn to identify cues by your baby regarding breastfeeding. Putting
it on schedule is not the way you can nurse your baby ideally.
Keep the baby closer
while sleeping
As mentioned earlier, infants need to stay close the mothers
for as long as possible. So, it is good idea to keep the baby closer while
sleeping. The first reason is the same, i.e. it will improve the connection and
attachment between you and the baby. The second reason is about the sense of
security that your child will be able to get during the time when you prefer to
turn off the light and have rest.
Get help
Attachment parenting is nearly about abandoning most of the
other activities only to focus on parenting. But you also need to get the
routine tasks done even if your spouse is overwhelmed. In this situation, you
can ask one of your friends or close relative to come by and take care of the
other kids and the newborn for an entire day. During this time, you can get
your major tasks done to get rid of the burden.
