Connection is an important aspect of being human. We seek connection with others, and we naturally want it between our children and those we love. Recent pandemic developments have brought a number of challenges to everyone including international intended parents who cannot see their newly born babies abroad due to travel restrictions.

For this reason, we are happy to suggest various ways of bonding for long-lasting parent-child relationships. Luckily, communication has never been this easy before. Video and audio calls are the most effective ways to bond with your child who you cannot see in real life. It is extremely important for a baby to know what his/her parents sound like, therefore, we recommend to talk to your baby over the phone. Moreover, some of our intended parents even sing different songs and read fairy tales to their newborns. Besides, it is essential for a baby to be aware of the appearance of his/her parents. Hence, we advise you to have not only audio but also video calls. If not possible, you can ask a surrogate mother or your agency to show your clear pictures to a baby. Another way to handle the issue is to record your own voice and send it to the people who are taking care of the baby. 

Connection across the miles can be difficult and time intensive, but creating shared meaning and establishing relationships early can set babies up for successful bonding with family members no matter how far apart.