Managing night waking with compassion and patience from "summary" of The Baby Sleep Book by Martha Sears,James Sears,William Sears,Robert W. Sears
As parents, we understand the frustration and exhaustion that can come with night waking. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and desperate for a solution when your baby just won't sleep through the night. However, it is important to approach this challenge with compassion and patience. Babies are not capable of manipulating you or intentionally trying to disrupt your sleep. They are simply responding to their own needs and the natural rhythms of their bodies. By recognizing this, you can approach night waking with a sense of empathy and understanding. When your baby wakes up at night, it is important to respond to them in a loving and comforting way. This may mean nursing or rocking them back to sleep, or simply offering a gentle touch or soothing words. By responding to your baby's needs with compassion, you are helping them f...
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