Whether you’re a first-time parent or an experienced one, you know that introducing a newborn baby into your
family’s schedule can be complicated. Balancing the needs of the newest addition with the already established schedule of the family or trying to create an environment that does not feel overrun by the baby is one of the hardest things parents from all levels experience. That is why an increasing number of parents from all over are starting to adopt the method of parent-led scheduling that Babywise reviews in its book On Becoming Babywise: Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep.
As one of the key concepts covered in On Becoming Babywise: Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep, parent-led scheduling is all about adjusting the newborn to a schedule set by the parents. Not the other way around. Through a very specific timetable, parents help to set the tone for when a baby eats, plays, and sleeps. The parent-led scheduling allows the parents to utilize the baby’s biological instincts in developing a combination format of four-hour feedings and on-demand feeding as well as self-soothing techniques for sleeping.
Implementing a parent-led schedule has proven to have a number of advantages for parents over the years. The consistency that a parent-led schedule offers makes it easier for parents to readily identify the needs of their child. It removes any guesswork and re-establishes a harmonious flow and order into the household. Through this clear cut plan laid out by pediatrician Dr. Robert Bucknam, M.D. and Gary Ezzo, you can rest assured that your baby is receiving enough stimulation, food, and sleep.
While it’s true that every method doesn’t work for everyone, Babywise parents agree that the success they have seen with utilizing this method has helped them tremendously. To learn more about parent-led scheduling, be sure to order your copy of On Becoming Babywise: Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep today.