Friday, May 23, 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.

Feeding is very big issue with newborns. Some parents believe that it's important to feed whenever the baby demands it, where others believe that it should be more rigorous, feeding only on a schedule. With babywise, depending on the infant's age, it's recommended to feed on the schedule. The idea is to establish a routine that starts with feeding, and then play, followed by sleep, each and every time.

The routine is to be respected at all times. Unfortunately, this can be quite a trying time for many parents, who tried to ignore their infants crying for food. Alternatively, it can encourage the infant to fall asleep right through the night early on in his life, and 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.

Another thing that is certain is that parents can feel exhausted having to wake up throughout the night to feed a hungry baby. A lack of sleep can bring on many problems with health, memory, and just overall well-being. It's difficult to function throughout the day, after months of being sleep deprived. While some parents may function better than others, it takes a toll as time goes on.

The good news is that they can teach their babies to stop feeding at night, and start feeling a sense of normalcy sooner, rather than later. That's because this method also teaches how to get a child to sleep through the night, regardless of feeding. Many babies wake up throughout the night crying and asking for comfort. The theory also involves allowing the baby to self console.

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 the baby is safe, comfortable, and happy. The last thing any parent would want is to harm their baby by withholding food that would lead to dehydration or other problems. Parents want their babies to thrive, so sometimes a little deviating is necessary. If this advice is to be taken, and this method is to be followed, ensure that the book is read and start to finish.




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