That's exactly how I feel! But 'their' solution is always one size fits all - you put the baby in another room, in a cot and you do controlled crying. When they are a toddler you force them to stay in their own room, and if they keep getting up you start using threats or you shut them in the room. I know that this approach is too harsh for my DS, I've told everyone that it's not something I'm prepared to do, yet people still recommend it. I guess they've found it works for them. Unfortunately sometimes I feel like a rubbish mother because I'm still struggling with sleep issues, when other people I know who do 'tough love' seem to have it under control.It's like, when they offer their "solution" then I can't complain about it if I'm not willing to do something about it. You know what I mean?
My suggestion would be to stick with BB for sleep advice, and just ignore what everyone else says - you're perfectly entitled to do it your way with your baby!




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