Saturday, May 24, 2014

Understanding The Controversial Babywise Method

By Marci Glover


There are numerous rules on how people should raise their babies. Some can be quite strict while others choose to be more relaxed parents. No one can really dictate which is right and which is wrong, that there are various methods that some parents prefer to use while others will frown upon. That said, learn the benefits of the babywise method, and whether it's ideal for everyone.

It begins with on the all-important topic of feeding, and especially with newborns. Many parents prefer to feed on demand, meaning the baby may awaken several times throughout the night wanting to feed, but the method recommends against this. The theory is to feed on a schedule, depending on the infant's age. The routine is always constant, starting with feeding, playing, and sleeping.

This becomes a repetitive routine that's never broken. It can be quite difficult for some parents to follow such a routine, as they hear their newborn infant cry as a result of hunger. However, it allows for the infant to fall into a routine that encourages sleep throughout the night from as early as eight weeks.

A good routine is crucial, and any parent will attest to it. Routine establishes security through predictability, and it encourages a baby to stay awake during feeding. As such, he will never fall asleep during feeding time, as association will never be formed. What happens in the end is that the infant and the parent will be more rested and feel better when it comes time to eating.

The exhaustion that comes from nighttime feedings can cause numerous problems for parents, and especially nursing moms. It can affect her health and her memory very adversely. It makes it difficult for her to function during the day, while she still has a baby to look after and trying to be as alert as possible. It only worsens as time passes.

Babies can be taught very easily whether they should continue to feed at night or not. The method continues beyond feeding, right into sleeping. This is the other big issue that can be tackled using the strategies of this concept. They recommend that the baby is allowed to cry for certain periods of time before any adult can go into console him.

It's all about routine, however they do recommend that a baby should be fed if he really is hungry sooner than the scheduled feeding time. The important thing is for parents to be aware and understand their own baby. They also need to understand themselves and how far they'll go to follow these recommendations. As with anything, modifications are necessary, and nothing should be followed to the tee.

This will ensure safety, comfort, and happiness throughout the household. A thriving baby is one that's fed when hungry, not one that is dehydrated or neglected. It's taking the advice smartly. In order to do so, it means reading the book from beginning to end. If there are any questions or anything that's not fully understood, get those questions answered before applying those recommendations. It will make all the difference in how everyone fares in your household.




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