Ferber ... or something like that?

Faliny

I thought I read some where about a parenting philosophy that was called Ferber? Someone said it was science based, can anyone help me out? Thanks Ladies!!

Bride2b2004

Faliny:

I thought I read some where about a parenting philosophy that was called Ferber? Someone said it was science based, can anyone help me out? Thanks Ladies!!

Yeah, in the advice post below, she says that.  Try Google and you will get a lot of information.  He has a book.  Personally, I would never "Ferberize" (do you remember the Meet the Fockers sequel, where they were doing that).  And it is especially inappropriate at 0-3 months as our babies are... even he does NOT recommend it that early.

Here is a link to Babycenter's explanation of Ferber: https://www.babycenter.com/0_the-ferber-method-demystified_7755.bc 

Faliny

Bride2b2004:

Faliny:

I thought I read some where about a parenting philosophy that was called Ferber? Someone said it was science based, can anyone help me out? Thanks Ladies!!

Yeah, in the advice post below, she says that.  Try Google and you will get a lot of information.  He has a book.  Personally, I would never "Ferberize" (do you remember the Meet the Fockers sequel, where they were doing that).  And it is especially inappropriate at 0-3 months as our babies are... even he does NOT recommend it that early.

Here is a link to Babycenter's explanation of Ferber: https://www.babycenter.com/0_the-ferber-method-demystified_7755.bc 

 

Thank you! I did look it up, it's interesting, but I agree a little inappropriate for that early. Well I was curious to say the least :-) 

Bride2b2004

Faliny:

Thank you! I did look it up, it's interesting, but I agree a little inappropriate for that early. Well I was curious to say the least :-) 

 I don't blame you, we all want sleep!  Maybe you could try posting on one of the older month boards (like 12-24) or the parenting board to ask for sleep method recommendation or advice.  You might get a well-rounded group of opinions so you can find one to think about trying (eventually) that suits your style.  Personally, I read a lot of books about the topic and incorporate different parts of different ones... just like I do with discipline books.  And to be honest, the techniques I employ, and their effectiveness differ by child.  

EveryNameIWantIsTaken

While Ferber shouldn't be done this early, it isn't just locking your baby away and letting them cry.  If you actually took the time to read the book, there are many different methods.  We don't do cio in our house (well, until ds was about 2 and knew what he was doing and it was all tantrums because it was bedtime) but we did Ferberize a bit.