typically are targets of astounding reviews for baby and with good reason.
Their babies truly exude happiness. They are well rested, secure in their
parents’ love.
Putting Chelsea on a flexible routine benefits not only Chelsea but
Chelsea’s mom. Her mother soon learns what to expect. As life with baby
becomes ever more predictable, she can plan the day’s activities in
confidence, knowing Chelsea’s needs will be met. The result is a
proactive style of parenting. Contrast this to reactive parenting, typically
less than satisfactory to both parent and child.
Chelsea’s mom feels healthier as a result of her established feeding
routine. She gets uninterrupted, truly restful sleep. She doesn’t suffer
from fatiguing middle-of-the-night feedings that are extended into the
second year. She even has time and energy for other important
relationships with husband, parents, family, and friends. If Chelsea has
siblings, the routine also will allow her mom and dad to give those
children special time. Again, everyone wins with PDF.
Can It Really Happen?
Why some babies sleep through the night early on and others don’t has
long been the subject of debate and study. The theories range from simple
to complex, from logical to bizarre. The inexperienced first-time mother
usually arrives at a simplistic conclusion: “Every child is different. Some
babies are born sleepers and others are not.” They hope beyond hope to
luck-out and be blessed with the former.
The behavioral clinician may suggest that a child’s temperament is
the determining influence on sleep patterns: “Some children are easier to
handle by nature; some are more difficult.” Others may suggest that the
need of each child varies: “A high-need baby requires more nocturnal
parental interaction; a low-need baby requires less.” Although each
statement contains a grain of truth, the statements themselves are
outdated. Rest assured, you can and should expect your baby to learn the
skill of sleep. Consider the following three facts: