Tuesday 27 May 2014

Establishing A Routine With The 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 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.

Establishing such a great routine means that the baby will end up feeling rested. It will discourage the association of feeding and sleeping, which only leads to more feedings throughout the night. Following a routine makes life more predictable, and as such provides both the parent and the child with security.

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.

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.

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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