If there is a new baby in the house, there may be issues with scheduling and sleep patterns. Whether a seasoned or new parent, all can benefit from reading "On Becoming Babywise" by Robert Buckman and Garry Ezzo. This book explains to parents how to get control of their child's sleep and meal schedule. It teaches the methods used to get a seven to nine week old baby to sleep through the entire night so everyone else in the house can function effectively.
This method is not just for the baby's well-being but to assist an entire household in running smoothly without being dictated by a new a baby. Parents and other siblings need their sleep also. Mom and Dad will gain control over the household routines and be able to spend more time with each other and additional children in the home. The household will become more relaxed and peaceful.
The authors advise parents to just enjoy their babies for the first days, allowing them to feed on demand and sleep when needed. As they get older, gradually starting them on a schedule of sleep and nap times will give them an internal clock. When the infant cries, the parent will know exactly what is wrong just by the time of day.
Parents are advised not to coddle their babies when it comes to bedtime and meals but to have set and firm times for feedings, naps and nighttime sleep at about the two-month mark. They should not be rocked to sleep, driven around the neighborhood in a car, or walked around the house to get them to slumber but should learn how to fall asleep on their own.
Your child may cry briefly when put down when first starting the new routines but will soon recognize that this is a sign that he needs to sleep. Every effort should be made to place him in a consistent place such as his own crib. He should not be sleeping with his parents, in his car seat, bouncy chair or playpen. This consistency is what gives him the signal that it is bedtime.
Some may criticize this parenting system. They feel that the child will not get enough "cuddle time" with Mom or Dad during the late night feedings. Other detrimental effects that have been brought up include the possibility of dehydration or poor weight gain but nothing has been documented to help support these claims.
Enjoying a good night's sleep can set the tone for the entire household. Parents can get rested before a long day in the office or at home with an energetic infant. Other relationships in the household can improve if all the focus is not on the new baby. Mom will not be tired and irritated due to lack of sleep and will be able to pay more attention to other siblings and her spouse. Either or both of the parents who works will get more done on the job due to the extra sleep provided.
In the end, it is the parents' choice to weigh the pros and cons of this unique system. Some believe that this first taste of structure will help children for a lifetime. For those who intrigued by this parenting book, "Babywise II" is also available and expands on this subject.
This method is not just for the baby's well-being but to assist an entire household in running smoothly without being dictated by a new a baby. Parents and other siblings need their sleep also. Mom and Dad will gain control over the household routines and be able to spend more time with each other and additional children in the home. The household will become more relaxed and peaceful.
The authors advise parents to just enjoy their babies for the first days, allowing them to feed on demand and sleep when needed. As they get older, gradually starting them on a schedule of sleep and nap times will give them an internal clock. When the infant cries, the parent will know exactly what is wrong just by the time of day.
Parents are advised not to coddle their babies when it comes to bedtime and meals but to have set and firm times for feedings, naps and nighttime sleep at about the two-month mark. They should not be rocked to sleep, driven around the neighborhood in a car, or walked around the house to get them to slumber but should learn how to fall asleep on their own.
Your child may cry briefly when put down when first starting the new routines but will soon recognize that this is a sign that he needs to sleep. Every effort should be made to place him in a consistent place such as his own crib. He should not be sleeping with his parents, in his car seat, bouncy chair or playpen. This consistency is what gives him the signal that it is bedtime.
Some may criticize this parenting system. They feel that the child will not get enough "cuddle time" with Mom or Dad during the late night feedings. Other detrimental effects that have been brought up include the possibility of dehydration or poor weight gain but nothing has been documented to help support these claims.
Enjoying a good night's sleep can set the tone for the entire household. Parents can get rested before a long day in the office or at home with an energetic infant. Other relationships in the household can improve if all the focus is not on the new baby. Mom will not be tired and irritated due to lack of sleep and will be able to pay more attention to other siblings and her spouse. Either or both of the parents who works will get more done on the job due to the extra sleep provided.
In the end, it is the parents' choice to weigh the pros and cons of this unique system. Some believe that this first taste of structure will help children for a lifetime. For those who intrigued by this parenting book, "Babywise II" is also available and expands on this subject.
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