Maternal perinatal depression is a strong risk factor for adverse child outcomes, however, some children adapt successfully. It is, therefore, important to understand the processes that underlie both adverse and resilient outcomes in children of depressed mothers. One possible protective mechanism is a sensitive and supportive relationship with the father. Evidence suggests that paternal sensitive interactions with infants predict better behavioural and psychological outcomes for children. However, studies that examine father-infant interactions are limited, particularly in the context of maternal depression. Further research is needed to understand the nature of father-infant interactions, how they compare to mother-infant interactions, and the impact of involved fathering on early child outcomes in families where parents are or are not affected by perinatal depression.