25 Apr 2023 | 5 min Read
Sudeshna Chakravarti
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Ranbir Kapoor and his daughter Raha are literally inseparable, and mum Alia Bhatt has a candid picture to prove this! Recently, Alia took to her Instagram account to share a candid picture of Ranbir and Raha enjoying a sweet father-daughter moment and playing together.
Read on as we give you more deets from mum Alia’s IG account, and also discuss simple ways for dads to strengthen their bond and interaction with their little ones.
In the black and white picture shared by Alia Bhatt, Ranbir can be seen enjoying some quality time with his princess and soaking in the precious moment. Both father-daughter were seen sitting facing their balcony, and Ranbir was also interacting with his little one, making sure that she is happy and secure.
Alia praised her photography skills and captioned the picture, “I think I have become the best photographer since the 6th of November (Raha’s birth date). My world!” Fans also praised the new mum’s photography talent and gushed over the adorable father-daughter picture.
Check out the post here!
When it comes to their baby, every parent hopes to share a strong relationship filled with love and precious moments. While the common belief is that mums share a stronger bond with their babies due to breastfeeding, dads too can strengthen their relationship with their little ones through simple techniques.
In fact, recent research shows that a strong father-baby attachment can encourage the socio-emotional development of the little one, and help them form healthy and secure relationships in the future.
Further, we have discussed some effective tips to strengthen the father-child relationship and simple bonding activities to try with your munchkin.
The 5 S’s technique is the key to calming reflex, which helps your baby settle down quickly. This technique generally refers to five soothing methods—swaddling, shushing, putting your baby in a stomach or side position, swinging your baby, or sucking on a pacifier.
While some babies need a combination of all the techniques to settle down, others quiet down after using 1-2 soothing methods. Nevertheless, once you master this technique, you can help your munchkin be the calmest baby on the block and also spend ample quality time with them to encourage a budding relationship.
A study published on the Frontiers website noted that skin-to-skin contact is an effective bonding tool between mum and baby, as it prompts the mum’s body to release oxytocin, which is better known as the “love hormone.”
The same thing happens when dads initiate skin-to-skin contact with their little ones. So whenever you get the opportunity, try some skin-to-skin contact with your munchkin to form a stronger bond.
Oil massage offers numerous benefits for babies, with multiple studies showing that massaging can bolster parent-child attachment. So give your little one a nourishing massage after their bath or bedtime for maximum relaxation, and also interact with them and encourage eye contact to form a strong and loving relationship with them.
Go for a stroll outside with your baby or strap them to your chest in a carrier. This will serve as an important bonding moment, and your little one can enjoy the sights and sounds around them while staying close to you.
Spending quality time with your munchkin will also relax your mind, and soothe your stress and anxieties about doing enough for your child.
Turns out, everyday parental duties, such as feeding milk, changing diapers, and bathing can help a strong attachment with your little one. This statement is backed by research conducted by the Journal of Family Psychology, which states that dads who spend ample time participating in childcare tasks, develop the healthiest relationships with their little ones.
All kinds of play encourage a strong parent-child attachment and also boost your little one’s overall growth and development. So, whether you plan to take your little one around the house [retending that they are an airplane, tickle them, bounce them, or play peek-a-boo with them, be rest assured, as they will all help you form a happy and healthy bond with your baby.
We hope Alia Bhatt continues to give us more glimpses of Ranbir Kapoor and Raha’s sweet moments together. And if you are going to be a dad soon, or are looking for ways to strengthen your bond with your munchkin, do ensure to follow the tips that we have mentioned above.
These effective methods will help form a strong attachment with your munchkin and also aid in their socio-emotional and overall development.
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Cover Image Credit: Alia Bhatt/ Instagram
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