The Benefits Of The Babywise Method

By Marci Glover


People choose to raise their babies and children the way they prefer. Some can be quite strict, and others not so much. Who is really to say what's right and what's wrong, as kids really do turn out a particular way resulting from their DNA, the way they're raised, and a lot of other factors. Below, find information on understanding the controversial babywise method that could be right for some, but not for others.

Feeding a baby is a huge responsibility that parents face throughout the child's life, and much more with a newborn. That's because some believe to feed a baby whenever he or she demands food, but others believe that the baby should be fed according to a schedule, as is suggested in the Babywise theory. This method is a rigorous routines that begins by a feeding, followed by playing, and finally by sleep every time.

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.

The routine becomes established almost naturally. However, it's important to note that this method also suggests that a baby be fed sooner than the scheduled feeding time, if he shows he's really hungry. That means understanding one's own baby. Don't follow the instructions like one would if assembling a toy. Instead, make the necessary modifications.

In making the modifications, parents will ensure their baby is safe and comfortable. Everyone wants a happy baby, providing a feeding when it's really necessary. Having said that, it is important to note when a child really is hungry, as failure to respond could actually lead to dehydration and more. The important thing is that if a parent chooses to follow this method, then they should read the book in its entirety, and understand every part of it before applying it.




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