I think Babywise might be more lenient than you think- for example, the plane scenario you gave is actually in the book, and they do tell you to go ahead and feed your baby 🙂 "You are on an airplane, and your infant daughter begins to fuss loudly. The mental conflict begins; she just ate a little over an hour ago. What should you do? The solution is to consider the preciousness of others. Do not allow your baby’s routine to override being thoughtful to others. If all attempts to play with and entertain the baby fail, go ahead and feed her, for the context of the situation dictates the suspension of your normal routine. Once you arrive at your destination, make the appropriate adjustments to your baby’s schedule. There is your flexibility!" Excerpt from: "On Becoming Baby Wise:: Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep" by Gary Ezzo.
Yes, I think you're right! I do think the overall tone of the book feels more rigid and exacting, but I did notice they are trying to convey the fact that we should be flexible when needed!
I think Babywise might be more lenient than you think- for example, the plane scenario you gave is actually in the book, and they do tell you to go ahead and feed your baby 🙂
"You are on an airplane, and your infant daughter begins to fuss loudly. The mental conflict begins; she just ate a little over an hour ago. What should you do? The solution is to consider the preciousness of others. Do not allow your baby’s routine to override being thoughtful to others. If all attempts to play with and entertain the baby fail, go ahead and feed her, for the context of the situation dictates the suspension of your normal routine. Once you arrive at your destination, make the appropriate adjustments to your baby’s schedule. There is your flexibility!"
Excerpt from: "On Becoming Baby Wise:: Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep" by Gary Ezzo.
Yes, I think you're right! I do think the overall tone of the book feels more rigid and exacting, but I did notice they are trying to convey the fact that we should be flexible when needed!