Gina Ford

The New Contented Little Baby Book

5 stars (Do this from day one -- no need to cry it out!!!) - I suggest all new parents buy this book and the No-Cry Sleep Method book. We regretted letting our sensitive child cry too long one night--now we will only let him complain and cry mildly before we respond. Responding builds trust--but sometimes a little crying is all he and we can do (if he's fed, burped and just doesn't want to sleep). This book hasn't been a perfect solution for our baby, but it keeps mom sane and well-rested!! Use this as a flexible guide and see what works for your little one--I also keep a daily journal to track progress/problems/tips for future use. My baby is seven weeks old and has definitely benefited from the day naps and sleeping a relatively predictable night schedule. I would recommend that mom's breastfeed more often than Ford suggests (for milk supply and comfort), but hey, if your baby is not so demanding feel lucky--and definitely take her advice from day one. This book helped me identify painful reflux in my baby (demand feeding disguised it) and gas culprits in my diet, and increase my milk supply. Basically, being on a sensible schedule helps real problems rise to the surface. My big challenges every day are being creative in helping my child sleep and stay awake for the recommended hours, and working with the reflux. We are off-schedule frequently--but that's better than being exhausted and totally distracted by constant worry. When our baby sleeps in his crib, I get real time with my husband, or time to myself to relax. I highly recommend this book! 5 stars (Sanity, Sanity,Sanity) - For progressive mum's everywhere. thanks to Gina, I have two happy contented kids, who get enough sleep and food. Excellent guide for first time mums breast feeding or otherwise, and a lifesaver for those of us with kids close together that are trying to hold it together. I have had 15 friends ask me for mine, and they are thrilled, enraptured and throughly enjoying parenthoo...
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