Helps parents understand their children's sleep patterns and gives them advice on how to ... more
solve or avoid common problems. Among the questions this book answers are: how much sleep do babies need? What's the difference between a sleep and a nap? When can certain feeds be dropped?
Sleep is probably the most misunderstood and confusing aspect of parenthood. Babies are ... more
supposed to sleep most of the time aren't they? Well some do but an awful lot don't. Gina Ford's practical guide helps parents understand their children's sleep patterns and gives them invaluable advice on how to solve or avoid common problems. Starting on the first day at home after the birth she advises new parents to disregard any advice to let the baby's habits rule the roost. By creating a structure of regular feeding sleeping and playing times parents can help their baby to find a rhythm that will be comfortable for all concerned. Among the questions this book answers are: how much sleep do babies need? What's the difference between a sleep and a nap? When can certain feeds be dropped? Gina Ford's blueprint for creating happy and rested babies and parents has been successfully applied over many years.
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Advantages: Some useful points (I would say suggestions but Gina doesn't suggest anything!) Disadvantages: Absolutely uncompromising, Gina believes there is only one right way and that's hers
Gina's style to parenting or writing books but I saw it on the shelf in the library and thought I'd give it a read as I do believe you have to find what works for you and your baby and you can get something from any parenting manual or guide that you read.
I wanted to hate the book, but actually I didn't. She starts with chapters covering the second year, the third year, play and childcare and there are plenty of sensible comments in these. Then we get to the dreaded routines chapter. Yes, based on your child's age Gina can tell you exactly when (and what) they should be sleeping, eating and playing in order for them to be a contented (and good at sleeping) toddler.
As I said I don't respond to this, but I can appreciate that it may work for some people or they could use it as a guide. What I really object to is the way that ...
Advantages: offers some useful tips which you can adapt to suit yourself Disadvantages: makes you feel stressed that you're not following the 'right way'
GinaFord is a very well known baby guru... she has many successful books documenting her baby-rearing techniques. She is renouned for her 'routine' and 'structure' with these being the main focus of her advice.
GinaFord promotes the use of a structured routine to help bringing your children up and making them feel settled and secure. She believes that children need structure and have a routine from week one. Her tips include control crying, where you learn to leave your baby crying until it eventually sleeps. She also tries to emphasise no eye contact during the night so teach the baby not to be awake and expecting communication at this time.
I personally found some of the tips useful such as having some form a routine is important so that the baby will learn the difference between night and day but I do find her ways just lead ...
Advantages: Good Advice taken from years of experience Disadvantages: Routines are sometimes impossible
WHAT THE BACK COVER SAYS....
The prospect of bringing a tiny baby home for the first time is daunting. Horror stories of sleep-starved nights, inconsolable crying and feeding on demand can make any proud parent fearful of what the future may hold. If you can afford it, you hire a maternity nurse to help the baby settle but for most parents this isn't an option. The Contented Little Baby Book is the perfect alternative. Based on twelve years of research and studying the natural sleep rhythms and feeding patterns of young babies, top maternity nurse GinaFord has devised a strategy that is easy to follow and takes into account the needs of individual babies.
Gina's secret is simple. Once you've established her routine, everything else will follow. As a result, your baby will:
* Sleep through the night from an early age ...
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Product details
Type
Non-Fiction
Genre
Lifestyle
Subgenre
Health & Beauty
Title
The Complete Sleep Guide For Contented Babies and Toddlers
Author
Gina Ford
Publisher
Vermilion
Number of Pages
192
Edition
Paperback
ISBN
0091887550; 0091912679
Manufacturer's product description
Sleep is probably the most misunderstood and confusing aspect of parenthood. Babies are supposed to sleep most of the time, aren't they? Well, some do, but an awful lot don't. Gina Ford's practical guide helps parents understand their children's sleep patterns and gives them invaluable advice on how to solve or avoid common problems. Starting on the first day at home after the birth, she advises new parents to disregard any advice to let the baby's habits rule the roost. By creating a structure of regular feeding, sleeping and playing times, parents can help their baby to find a rhythm that will be comfortable for all concerned. Among the questions this book answers are: how much sleep do babies need? What's the difference between a sleep and a nap? When can certain feeds be dropped? Gina Ford's blueprint for creating happy and rested babies and parents has been successfully applied over many years. See all Product Description
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