Controlled Crying

Petal_3

Hi all

I bought Gina Ford's book in desperation when my DS was waking up to 10 times a night. I'd looked at it before but thought it was too regimented. I decided to use it as a guide and I tried the controlled crying - within 3 nights he was sleeping through and I've never looked back. He was 5 months then and he's now 4. I don't think it's caused him any lasting damage. Each to their own as they say. It's a shame that once again, a thread has turned from a discussion to a slanging match. I tell my DS I love him every day and he's always praised, cuddled etc and always has been. I don't think that the the short period of time he was allowed to cry at 5 months old will have any lasting effect

Have a good evening all,
~x~

cookiesncream

astonsmummy wrote:

It's a shame as this post could of been very useful for some mums out there

I think/hope that she only meant a certain persons post :rolleyes: I was getting quite pleased that this didn't turn into the slagging match it has done.

astonsmummy

cookiesncream wrote:

I think/hope that she only meant a certain persons post :rolleyes:

I hope so :rolleyes:

Petal_3

I bought a book cos it was my first child, I didn't know what to do so I thought I'd consult someone who had experience.

cookiesncream

Petal wrote:

I bought a book cos it was my first child, I didn't know what to do so I thought I'd consult someone who had experience.

Exactly, take from it what you want. You don't have to follow anything by the rule. Follow it by you and your children.

astonsmummy

cookiesncream wrote:

Exactly, take from it what you want. You don't have to follow anything by the rule. Follow it by you and your children.

I read the books, but didnt follow them to the letter, as u have said, it gives you information- do with it wat you will.
I took to being a mum like duck to water, but that doesnt mean i know everything, its no different to askin someone eg a friend for advice.

Anyways, back on topic, has anyone had any experience of wening a child off a bottle at night? well alltogether really. any suggestions pls xx

katie_jane_2

my daughter was tricky and still took a drink to bed at 18 months (cup though not bottle) we put less and less in and did it gradually drop off until she was just having a small drink before bed and now at 2 1/2 she doesnt bother at all. just takes flamin piglet (manky old cuddly thing) up to bed.

astonsmummy

katie_jane wrote:

my daughter was tricky and still took a drink to bed at 18 months (cup though not bottle) we put less and less in and did it gradually drop off until she was just having a small drink before bed and now at 2 1/2 she doesnt bother at all. just takes flamin piglet (manky old cuddly thing) up to bed.

Thnx, will try that xx

starlite_2

giggs11 wrote:

why do people need books to tell them how to raise their children??? surely instinct is what's needed, after all it's instinct that has ensured the survival of the human race? too many "pros" interfering and causing problems in my mind

Instinct plays a huge part but for first time mums who don't have previous experience of babies, and those who have sketchy healthcare/ health proffesionals advice the parenting books can be invaluable..

I know I would have taken mine to a & e pointlessly so many times had i not had the parenting books ..and of course nhs directs number..

astonsmummy

starlite wrote:

I know I would have taken mine to a & e pointlessly so many times had i not had the parenting books ..and of course nhs directs number..

I know, i have practically got NHS direct on speed dial!