On Becoming Babywise- Gary Ezzo
This is a great book that I’m currently reading. I wish I had started reading it before baby was born! Now I know not everyone agrees with the approaches used to manage baby in this book–but I have to say it has given me hope that it is possible to have some kind of schedule with baby. Before this book I was bombarded with the following phrases–feed on demand, pick baby up as soon as he cries so that you can gain his trust, let your baby dictate when he wants to eat, sleep or play….
On Becoming Babywise goes in depth on how parents can set sleep times, feeding times and wake times in order to get baby into a routine that has them sleeping through the night. The book does emphasize that parents have to assess the situation and ultimately make the final call rather than be a slave to the clock or baby.
Finally, some advice on how to manage your child instead of baby being in control. After all isn’t that parenting?
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I have discovered baby wraps and carriers. I’m all for anything that helps me carry baby around comfortably and safely when were out and about. They even come in handy around the house. I started with a soft wrap–the Moby Wrap. At first I was overwhelmed by all the fabric! It seems like it goes on forever. But after a few tries I was able to master the Cradle Hold that works great with newborns. Baby enjoyed being carried in this hold and often fell asleep. The instruction booklet is easy to follow with step by step photos and you can find videos on the Moby Wrap site.
My latest purchase is a BABYBJÖRN Carrier. After some research I decided to go with the Synergy model. This model seems to combine the benefits of the Air Carrier -the lightweight airy fabric, with the lumbar support of the Active Carrier. I’ve taken baby on a few strolls with it and one long trip. Baby seemed comfortable during the longer walk and despite it being a warm day both baby and mommy managed to stay dry.