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Talk to me about EASY
The first month we've been in survival mode, to be honest. Now it's time to get to business.
I really like the thought of EASY, and it's been recommended by a few people to me. We sort of do it but it ends up being more like E A E S -- they don't generally sleep after being up for an activity even though they're tired. I haven't read the book yet (Baby Whisperer but Baby Wise has also been recommended) but I'm reading up on the pat/shush stuff to get them to go to sleep on their own. We'll be trying this!!
Any thoughts/tips/etc you have on EASY would be appreciated! I remember a few people talking about it at times.
Re: Talk to me about EASY
For me I just tried to put them down drowsy but awake. There were definitely times when I nursed DS to sleep, but I really didn't want to get into that habit with DD.
The shush pat thing is similar to the 5 S's from HBOTB.
Good luck! I don't think I could handle twins ; )
I totally get that the need for routine is imperative with twins so take my advice with a grain of salt sonce you have circumstances that i know nothing about. The EASY method never would have worked for me when I was nursing. I nursed on demand and let her determine her schedule. Later on, she did fall into the EASY routine on her own. I loved both HBOTB and The No Cry Sleep Solution.
Do a bit of research on Babywise. The guy who wrote that is an Evangelical Christian minister, not a professional involved with children and is in no way qualified to advise. I strongly disagree with his philosophy and his methods. Again, just my opinion but many pedis and other experts link his methods with failure to thrive. (I.e you feed your baby on a schedule from day one with no room for deviation or tailoring to a child's specific needs)