In conclusion, fathers can do everything but breastfeed.
However, the rate of men taking childcare leave is still low in Japan, and there is only so much fathers can do.
I am also trying to find a way to raise my children while working.
I'm going to write about how I think I'm currently helping my wife in some small way.
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HOUSEWORK
Cleaning
I get up a little early in the morning to tidy up and clean the living room.
The vacuum cleaner is noisy, so I use the wiping type.
I think my wife will be less stressed if the living room is clean when she wakes up in the morning.
Laundry
The first thing I do when I wake up is to run the washing machine.
Most of the time, I use the automatic dryer function.
Dishwashing
I wash the dishes. No matter how tired I am, I do it at least at night.
I'm not as tired as my wife. It's fun to do it while watching YouTube or something. If you have a dishwasher, that's fine.
Meals
I ask my wife to do the cooking on weekdays because I think she should do something else since she is with baby all day long.
I do everything from bathing to putting my daughter to bed.
It's hard to cook nutritious meals while taking care of a baby, so I cook meals on my days off to ensure nutritional balance.
CHILDCARE
Take the baby in a bath
If I come home early, I can take a bath with my beloved baby. In the meantime, my wife can prepare dinner.
Playing with Baby
My wife is tired from playing with baby all day.
It's fun for me to play with my daughter, and it's also a good way to train my muscles.
Diaper changing
I try to change diapers willingly whenever I find myself doing so.
When I change diapers, my baby is usually smiling and cute.
Putting Your Baby to Sleep
Words can't explain how cute it is when a baby goes to sleep.
Babies often cry before they fall asleep, but it's cute all the same.
Holding the baby is hard on her back and arms, so it's my turn to do it since I still have the stamina. This is also a good way to train my muscles.
Give your baby milk
Even if your baby doesn't want to drink at first, you should try again and again.
For the weaning that will surely come to your baby one day.
Schedule for vaccinations
Immunizations start when the child is 2 months old.
In the meantime, you can plan in advance by looking at books and information on the Internet.
In addition to this, do not leave the preparation of documents and procedures to only your wife, as it is difficult to do so when you are in childcare.
A walk with your child
The purpose is to let my wife be alone at home.
It's not easy for moms to get alone time at home.
It is also nice and refreshing to go outside with your kids.
Making baby food
Usually, my wife makes baby food.
But you should know how to make it. And you should make it too.
CONCLUSION
Conclusion of this article.
Thinking of your children and wife enriches your heart.
But now, Most men can't do anything.
I realize that there are still realities of not being able to take time off from work, people who don't understand and the corporate culture.
There are many things that men can do.
I always try to do better.
However, if you get sick physically or mentally, it will be the end of the world.
I think it is important to talk with your wife and decide what we can do now, when the environment is not yet ready.
I appreciate you reading this article.
