Title: Wait a minute...!
Review: Gina Ford has been pilloried for her approach on child-management, but think about what her books are: they are guides for people who need guides to parenting.When I was alone in London with my first child, my husband and I had no local grandparents or friends to give us advice. Gina Ford's basic routines gave me an idea of how much sleep a baby needs, how much food they require and how often they eat, etc. She goes to great detail, is indeed a bit fascist, and doesn't say a word about the (very important) emotional needs of children. She is, after all, writing as a maternity nurse, not a parent.There is nothing better for parents than to ignore books and just use common sense. That said, I still use her basic routines for naps and mealtimes now that I am a comfortable, relaxed, Mother of four. Many of my friends have a copy of The Contented Little Baby on their shelves to use as a reference. Take what is useful from the book and ignore the rest; it is not a bible!
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