tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090961411235444897.post7517693281676637172..comments2023-07-04T03:09:07.145-07:00Comments on Super(Natural)Momma: My Book List: Pregnancy, Birth, BabiesReneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16692039873268919274noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090961411235444897.post-6279291043239147192010-03-08T05:04:19.953-08:002010-03-08T05:04:19.953-08:00Unfortunately, I DO know people who have followed ...Unfortunately, I DO know people who have followed BW to the letter. I will never forget the mom-friend of mine who was standing over her baby saying, "But you CAN'T be hungry now! It's only been 2 hours!" when the baby was clearly asking to be fed. Now, I will grant you that it was over a decade ago when the first edition was exploding in popularity. However, many people think that because it's in print, it must be true, and despite the new additions encouraging parents to "tailor the method," I believe there is an inherent risk for any family that is trying to make their lives mirror a program as closely as possible. That being said, I also know moms--who I admire very much--who have been very happy with the program. For me, there is a big difference between following a routine with your baby and trying to force them into a schedule, which has never jived for our family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101243368078290597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090961411235444897.post-47732282154037142752010-03-03T09:49:35.303-08:002010-03-03T09:49:35.303-08:00Absolutely. I feel so lucky to have had great infl...Absolutely. I feel so lucky to have had great influences in my life that have really given me a solid base for parenting! I can see the concern with following a book whole heartedly if you are a person that has zero support or minimal knowledge in regards to parenting to begin with. That is scary for sure.Jana Burrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07661070303089465262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090961411235444897.post-66581867145886148272010-03-03T09:22:28.242-08:002010-03-03T09:22:28.242-08:00jana, yeah, the new edition does repeatedly say yo...jana, yeah, the new edition does repeatedly say you should custom-tailor the plan, but unfortunately that came from the first edition being attacked by the AAP and other organizations (ezzo.info). like i said though, i've heard lots of moms (like you) take the info and make it work...which is awesome! i can't imagine just ignoring instincts to follow a book, ya know?Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16692039873268919274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090961411235444897.post-52271711792183196852010-03-03T09:14:33.281-08:002010-03-03T09:14:33.281-08:00I love your book choices! I especially love The Ha...I love your book choices! I especially love The Happiest Baby on the Block. I totally forgot about that one. I think when it comes to Baby Wise there is such a huge misconception that moms who follow it do it blindly with no knowledge or brainpower of their own. It's sad that the few moms that have done that and taken it to an extreme are giving it such a bad name. For those who have read it, you know that the book says repeatedly to tailor this method to your child because every child and parent is so different. It even gives varying ways of doing so. I don't know any mom that follows it that would ever let her child become malnourished or cry for hours! I guess it happens, but if it does it would be because they were doing it wrong and not because of what the method tells you to do. Anyway, that's my two cents. We should get the best moms we know together to write a book! I bet it would blow all of these away!Jana Burrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07661070303089465262noreply@blogger.com