Is tracy hoggs/babywhisperer useful in Asian context?

[SassyJs]

Hi any mummies implemented Tracy Hoggs EASY routine? Is it difficult with all the crying and how many days to see effect? Need to swaddle for 3 month old still?

 

[lala]

I did follow the routine but mine is AESY. I tried easy but bb was too hungry by sleeping time.

I find that with a routine, everything is easier . Yes I swaddled my baby from birth till 6 mo. Swaddling is part of the sleep routine. I swaddled baby , feed , burp , pat to zzz.
No matter what routine or method, most important is consistency. Every day is the same , meaning for the initial days, I minimise going out. When it's time to sleep, I m at home.

 

[lala]

Yes crying is inevitable when u implement the routine. For my no1, I implemented soon after confinement lady left . Took ard 1-2 weeks to see effect . For my no 1, I was clueless abt routines and all. When I implemented , she was already 4-5 mths old. Lots of crying, family members could not take it, subsequently plan was aborted. With the #1 experience , I insisted swaddling for #2 upon birth . I find that it really helps

 

[SassyJs]

Lala how did you overcome the crying? I really cannot take it but I cannot take the 1-2 hours waking up every night anymore..

 

[lala]

Have to be v hard hearted though.. My no1 time , my family can't take the cries hence did not implement the method throughout . For no2, I started her at a much younger age . Hence it was easier as compared to no1.she did cry but easily settled by patting. One thing to note I did not follow Tracy Hoggs methods completely. I do pat her which is not encouraged.
How old is your baby? Have u established a routine for him/her?

 

[SassyJs]

Baby is 3 months. Only routine is feeding at same time. Baby refuses all methods to sleep. Tried to pat also cannot. Sigh. But tracy hoggs method is tough. Must I wait for baby to grown up?

 

[lala]

I would suggest start early. The latter the more difficult it is.
Set a bedtime routine , eg: wipe down, change , lights off, milk, lay baby in bed and pat( no recommended in Tracy Hoggs method but I did use) of cos Wun see result immediately but things will get better.

Baby is 3 months. Only routine is feeding at same time. Baby refuses all methods to sleep. Tried to pat also cannot. Sigh. But tracy hoggs method is tough. Must I wait for baby to grown up?[/QUOTEno

 

[lala]

One thing to note , make sure baby has enough nap throughout the day. I made this mistake during my no1 time. I was advised to keep baby awake as much as possible during daytime so that baby will be tired enough at night. This is so wrong , over tired leads to over stimulated baby -> which in turns become difficult to sleep at night . Sleep begets more sleep for babies

 

[lala]

Do make sure baby is burped before laid down . I Made the mistake of putting my baby down to sleep immediately after feed cos I was afraid to rouse her from the drowsy mode. Big mistake again cos she became gassy . Another thing is I gave soothers to both my kids. No1 I din give during the first few mths and she was crying away. In my case , things got better when she was given soother as she soothes herself by sucking the pacifier. So for no2, I decided to be flexible on the pacifier. Gave it to her quite early