schedule?

JLPT830

I know it has been discussed on here in the past....and I don't even remember enough about it to ask an intelligent question, so I hope someone can figure out what the heck I'm talking about.  :-)  But isn't there a schedule for sleeping and feeding that happen at specific time intervals?  TIA!

Mrs.Cooley2bee

The E.A.S.Y method isn't super scecific with timing but it gives you an idea of how to structure your day.  Here is a link to how it works.

https://noobmommy.com/2008/12/easy-routine-from-baby-whisperer.html

Superchicy

We always followed DD's cues.  We tried EASY, but she didn't want to eat when she woke up, so it was more AESY for us.  Her schedule also changed every few months, but again, we followed her cues so she set the schedule, but she did have a "routine" of sorts.

identicaltwins2be

There is the 2-3-4 awake schedule. In the morning baby is awake for 2 hours before the first nap, then 3 hour around lunch and then finally 4 hours before bedtime.  That's just the quick low down but I bet you can find more info on the interwebs.

Lucky_N_Love

Superchicy:

We always followed DD's cues.  We tried EASY, but she didn't want to eat when she woke up, so it was more AESY for us.  Her schedule also changed every few months, but again, we followed her cues so she set the schedule, but she did have a "routine" of sorts.

pretty much this. Honestly it still is this. DD's days do look similar but we don't have a strict routine.

Ttimes3

Mrs.Cooley2bee:

The E.A.S.Y method isn't super scecific with timing but it gives you an idea of how to structure your day.  Here is a link to how it works.

https://noobmommy.com/2008/12/easy-routine-from-baby-whisperer.html

Yep, we *try* to follow a basic eat, play, sleep pattern, too.  It's the ONLY thing we took from reading Baby Wise.

Mrs.Cooley2bee

Ttimes3:

Mrs.Cooley2bee:

The E.A.S.Y method isn't super scecific with timing but it gives you an idea of how to structure your day.  Here is a link to how it works.

https://noobmommy.com/2008/12/easy-routine-from-baby-whisperer.html

Yep, we *try* to follow a basic eat, play, sleep pattern, too.  It's the ONLY thing we took from reading Baby Wise.

I read part of Baby Wise when C was born...yikes.  No way I was going to be able to do that.  I have never followed aschedule with either of the kids and they seem to be fine.  If they were super fussy or something I would think about trying a schedule to see if it helped.

Ttimes3

Mrs.Cooley2bee:

Ttimes3:

Mrs.Cooley2bee:

The E.A.S.Y method isn't super scecific with timing but it gives you an idea of how to structure your day.  Here is a link to how it works.

https://noobmommy.com/2008/12/easy-routine-from-baby-whisperer.html

Yep, we *try* to follow a basic eat, play, sleep pattern, too.  It's the ONLY thing we took from reading Baby Wise.

I read part of Baby Wise when C was born...yikes.  No way I was going to be able to do that.  I have never followed aschedule with either of the kids and they seem to be fine.  If they were super fussy or something I would think about trying a schedule to see if it helped.

I was throughout the entire book.  In fact, you're right, I might not have even been able to finish the entire thing before I gave the ol' WTF and threw my arms up in disgust.

JLPT830

Ttimes3:

Mrs.Cooley2bee:

Ttimes3:

Mrs.Cooley2bee:

The E.A.S.Y method isn't super scecific with timing but it gives you an idea of how to structure your day.  Here is a link to how it works.

https://noobmommy.com/2008/12/easy-routine-from-baby-whisperer.html

Yep, we *try* to follow a basic eat, play, sleep pattern, too.  It's the ONLY thing we took from reading Baby Wise.

I read part of Baby Wise when C was born...yikes.  No way I was going to be able to do that.  I have never followed aschedule with either of the kids and they seem to be fine.  If they were super fussy or something I would think about trying a schedule to see if it helped.

I was throughout the entire book.  In fact, you're right, I might not have even been able to finish the entire thing before I gave the ol' WTF and threw my arms up in disgust.

I was the same way with Baby Wise with DS.  It definitely did not jive with my personality.  But I do know some people who swear by it. 

I guess I'm not really looking for a schedule...more like a rhythm for our day.  Does that make sense?  We are feeding on demand, but I feel so all over the map with her sleeping especially when it's just me and both kiddos.  The EASY thing wasn't what I was thinking, but I may see if our day flows naturally into this pattern at all.  I like the idea of it.  I think part of it is my mommy guilt that I'm not spending enough time with DD.  DS is so demanding of my attention that there are days when I feel like DD hasn't had an ounce of stimulation.  Thanks for the suggestions!

Ttimes3

JLPT830:

I guess I'm not really looking for a schedule...more like a rhythm for our day.  Does that make sense?  We are feeding on demand, but I feel so all over the map with her sleeping especially when it's just me and both kiddos.  The EASY thing wasn't what I was thinking, but I may see if our day flows naturally into this pattern at all.  I like the idea of it.  I think part of it is my mommy guilt that I'm not spending enough time with DD.  DS is so demanding of my attention that there are days when I feel like DD hasn't had an ounce of stimulation.  Thanks for the suggestions!

I know what you mean, Jennie!  Does C still nap?  To be honest, we didn't even start with any sort of routine (E.A.S.Y., 2-3-4, or otherwise) until a few weeks ago.  At that point, DS2 was kind of guiding us in that direction, anyway, so it just worked out.  Until then, I mostly wore DS2 (while playing with DS1), throughout the day.  Then, I'd cram as much play/1:1 time in with DS2 while DS1 was napping.  However, I will say that it helped (my sanity and the amount of tug and pull between the two and their needs) that DS1 doesn't wake for the day until around 9AM, naps around 2PM, and DH is home by around 3PM. 

JLPT830

Ttimes3:

DS1 doesn't wake for the day until around 9AM, naps around 2PM, and DH is home by around 3PM. 

TOTALLY jealous!  Caleb is up with the dawn around 7.  He does still nap but it's been getting shorter and shorter....ugh!  And DH isn't usually home til 6 or after.    I swaddled DD for a nap today and that seemed to help.  I'm trying to get more creative and have DS help me with things around the house or with DD.....there's just not enough time in the day!  We've been using the Moby....I may have to make this a bigger part of our day though too.  Thanks for listening to my ramblings! 

allobosc

We do the EASY, but more the babywise method I guess.  DS2 is up every 3 hours on the dot by his own doing so far.  I feed him, change him and he'll stay awake a little if it is daytime, his night feedings he just falls right back to sleep.

I still don't know what everyone is up in arms about babywise for.  I don't follow it strictly, but I didn't read anything in it that made me gasp or strongly discount the whole book for.  I don't follow what he says very closely, but just as a guideline I never try to feed either kid to sleep.  I never ever withheld feedings from the boys and with DS1 what the book said about sleep patterns was spot on.

By this stage though DS1 had his own schedule too that was super...STTN for 6-7 hrs. and about 4 hrs. b/t feedings.  I'm just kinda going with the flow with DS2 so far since he seems to be clockwork on his own.  I guess that might change after 8 wks, but we'll see.

Ttimes3

JLPT830:

Ttimes3:

DS1 doesn't wake for the day until around 9AM, naps around 2PM, and DH is home by around 3PM. 

TOTALLY jealous!  Caleb is up with the dawn around 7.  He does still nap but it's been getting shorter and shorter....ugh!  And DH isn't usually home til 6 or after.   

I would have to take to drinkin'.   Just kidding...hang in there!

Ttimes3

allobosc:

I still don't know what everyone is up in arms about babywise for.  I don't follow it strictly, but I didn't read anything in it that made me gasp or strongly discount the whole book for.  I don't follow what he says very closely, but just as a guideline I never try to feed either kid to sleep.  I never ever withheld feedings from the boys and with DS1 what the book said about sleep patterns was spot on.

1. My parenting barometer sways to the side of AP, so parent-directed-anything doesn't sit well with me.

2. This was my biggest WTF? as I was reading the book.  I don't (in any way) understand refusing food to a baby because it isn't convenient for the parent; but it sounds like you don't, either.

3. His writing style, in general, and his "I know everything. You know nothing" POV made me want to throat-punch him.

ETA: 4. The author(s) of this website also does a decent job of summing up some major concerns with Baby Wise.