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Attachment Parenting
Solstice7118
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Advice for a friend
Solstice7118
member
I have a good friend who had a baby just after I did so we get
together and text about our babies pretty frequently. After her baby arrived
she decided to do attachment parenting, saying that she couldn't stand it any
other way. I chose another path but don't have anything against her methods. In
any event, for the last few months she has been complaining a lot and asking
for my advice. In general it goes something like "my baby is
fussy/cranky/not happy/won't sleep unless she is in my arms and I just need a
break". I can definitely understand and relate but I just don't know how
to respond to her without seeming insensitive. I'm really not 100% familiar
with how attachment parenting works and know that it would be really easy to
say the wrong thing and offend her. I was hoping that someone on this board who
is more familiar with how this work would be able to offer some advice.
Basically, if you were the mom complaining to someone else, what would help to
hear in reply? Or are you just complaining for the sake of venting and aren't
really looking for a reply? Opinions welcome. TIA 
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Re: Advice for a friend
I have that issue. The common suggestions are wearing the baby in a carrier or using the no cry nap solution book. I do both. When I complain to others I want them to hold the baby while I do something or just let me vent (maybe get a hug).
BTW-f