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family and get personalized newsletters.  The Daddy-Baby
Connection  Five ways to help nurture a deeper connection
between your baby and husband  By William Sears, M.d.  Help them
get a little closer  Go shopping together for a sling-type
carrier, which puts a baby close to her dad (and doesn't have a
lot of complicated buckles and straps). Then encourage him to
wear your baby in it often. This physical closeness is a very
natural way for them to bond, and (bonus) he'll have his hands
free to help out with the dishes!  Baby wearing is especially
helpful during the witching hour  -- the end of the day, when
kids of all ages are prone to fussiness and meltdowns. This is a
time when a dad can really shine. He can wear his baby around
the neighborhood for some bonding time and exercise, while you
take a nap or do something just for yourself.  Have Dad start
from the bottom up  Your child will need thousands of diaper
changes during the first few years, s