As a mommy, my world revolves around my baby.  Cree-Cree is the center of my universe, but sometimes I forget there’s another star in my universe too – my husband Cory! The only thing that I like more than spending time with Cree is watching him spend quality time with his Daddy.  The two of them are like two peas in a pod. They even like to dress the same sometimes – they’re both wearing matching leather jackets in the picture above…such a handsome pair! It’s easy to get wrapped up in your baby when you’re a new mom, but it’s important to let your hubby have some Daddy-time with your little one as well.  Not only is it the perfect way to help them build their bond, but it gives you some quality “me” time too (bubble bath, here I come!!).  Here are four fun activities perfect for Daddy-Baby time:

1. Bath time – Bath time is the perfect time for daddies to play and bond with their babies. Remind him to bring a toy or two to make bath time feel like less of a chore (just make sure they are appropriate for your baby’s age). Squeeze toys and foam numbers are perfect once baby starts being able to hold things and bubbles always make baths more fun!

2. Go to the park – Have Daddy bundle up baby and send the two of them on an adventure in the park. Cree loves to zoom ahead now that he can walk, he’s like a little explorer! If your baby can’t walk or the weather is too cold, there are indoor parks that have areas for babies that let them practice grabbing things and crawling. Here is a great list of indoor parks in Los Angeles.

3. Read together – Cree loves it when Cory reads to him! We started reading to him at a really young age, and it’s become one of his favorite pastimes. He loves looking at the pictures, and sometimes will even try to sound out the words. It might seem ridiculous to read to a really young baby, but I’m a firm believer that it makes all the difference – even if they can’t understand you, you’re introducing a love of books to them at a young age that may influence them later on. Here's a sweet picture I snapped of Cory reading to Cree:

4. Get Active – Cory and Cree play basketball with Cree’s little basketball hoop. It’s the cutest thing ever! I love seeing the two of them be active together – it’s the perfect Daddy-baby bonding activity. Cree also loves watching basketball and football on TV with his DaDa…as a result, guess who can say “basketball” and “football” now! After watching a game, they’ll run and play catch in our backyard. Cory even taught Cree how to do push-ups! Well, baby push-ups at least. If you don’t believe me, watch a video of Cree-Cree doing his push-ups *HERE*. What a strong little man!

What other activities should Cory trying doing with Cree-Cree? Share your stories and tips for Daddy-Baby bonding with me below!

Xx,
Tia