Hi, is anyone one else struggling to get the baby to bond with dad? They were fine when he was on paternity leave, but now she just won’t settle on him at all, and starts crying as soon as he holds her, which is heartbreaking.
She’s won’t settle on anyone really, only mummy will do.
If you’re experiencing / experienced this, any recommendations on what can get done? Will it get better with time?
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Have him do as much care as she will tolerate - changing nappies, getting dressed, bottles or burping if EFB, bathing, playing etc. It’s very normal but understand how it can be for both parents. We had it for months (basically years)

Dads come into their own in toddlerhood! For the first year or so babies largely just want their mum it’s very normal albeit hard.
Lots of skin to skin & as Helen has said have him do as much as he can. I also find leaving them to it helps. If I’m in the room baby won’t go to dad if I go and do something in another room he’ll settle fine x

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