Jus - I might see if I can get that book. I looked up a website called Save our Sleep by Tizzy Hall. She is supposed to be the baby whisper. YOu can buy different routine kits or her book. She promotes self settleing. I will have a look but I am not really interested in the hard cc techniques. I did establish a day routine 2 weeks ago and I did put her in the cot awake and let her cry of a bit and then I pick her up and put her down and this seems to have worked. Unfortunately it does not work at night. You asked if Loren is getting too much day sleep. I don't thing so. She wakes around 8.30am, down again at10.30 am (40mins) down again at 1pm (1.5 hours) and down at 5pm (40mins). I have read some articles and it seems that what ever method you use consistency seems to be the key. I won't co-sleep for a whole night and DH won't let me put the cot in our room. So I have put a recliner in the nursery and we dose together there.
Liz - I think Loren is teething atm as well but she still needs to be in my arms to settle. even when not teething. I guess this is my fault because I cuddle her alot to make up for not bfing iykwim.
Just to deviate a bit. I was talking to our playgroup co-ordinator regarding different mothering styles and she raised an interesting point. The years where our fore mothers where told to get baby into a strict routine and to put baby in a cots and let them cry has resulted in a generation of kids that are disconnected to not only theirs own families but also to society.
Another topic. Please note that I am not scare mongering but my Dad is a truckie and he told me that the transport industry Australia wide are going to strike for 2 weeks starting Monday. If the strike goes for the full 2 wks then supplies in the grocery shops could be low. Therefore stock up on essentials just in case.
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