Men these days spend more time with their infants than dads of past generations did. Although dads frequently yearn for closer contact with their babies, bonding frequently occurs on a different timetable, partially because they don't have the early contact of breastfeeding that many mums have.

 

But dads should realise, early on, that bonding with their child isn't a matter of being another mum. In many cases, dads share special activities with their infants.

 

Both parents benefit greatly when they can support and encourage one another.