Background and Aim: This study explores and assesses the extent of parental involvement and its relationship to infant bonding. It aims to determine how varying levels of engagement from parents influence the development of a strong bond with their infants.

Design: We employed a descriptive correlational design and utilized questionnaires to collect data from 150 families living in Iligan City. Respondents were specifically from squatter areas of Iligan City.

Results: The findings of this study reveal that fathers tend to show indirect care that happens monthly, which relates to the infant’s soothing level. Mothers generally understand their infants' basic mental states well but show less interest in exploring further complexities.

Conclusion: Our findings suggest a weak association between parental involvement, indicating the significance of the different roles performed by each parent in an infant's growth and development.