Re: Using Ferber method in everyday life

Ferber is a SLEEP specialist, and whatever you think about his
methods, he STARTS with babies 6 months and older - and your baby
isn't even 5 months. His method is also NOT about being able to leave
a baby alone during the day and not have them fuss.

I have three kids, and have lived through some pretty major stress
events during the time they were babies (deaths, illnesses, accidents,
etc. etc.). A young baby isn't a problem. You bring them along. You
stick them in a snuggly and cart them with you, you sit them in a baby
chair or swing where they can see the action. You put them on a
blanket on the floor near your feet with some toys. They are not much
trouble. They don't get to be a handful until they are mobile.

Kids come programmed to need to be near mom during the day, so you
just have to figure out a way to do that - shortly, if not already,
your baby will have the head control for a backpack carrier. I
actually preferred these since it left my hands free to cook, do
housework, gardening etc.

Mary G.