re: discipline bb
I have concerns abt leaving bb to cry. Can I know if any mummies here have seen or have toddlers who are really well-behaved as a result of the "left-to-cry" method???
I dunno, I believe in responding to all bb cries. VERY VERY tiring and yes, i lost my temper once on sarah, but so far now, Sarah seems to be a well-behaved girl (as said by many strangers and friends). Maybe, she knows, I try my best to meet all her needs, tt y she cries less and even if she does, its not those deafening, annoying sort.
Bb cries are their only communication. ANd for the first year at least their wants are also their needs. They are a tiny being (not young adult) in this big, strange world. They can only rely on their parents. If the parents ignore them, who can they turn to?? So if we parents learn to gain their trust to respond to their needs (be it hunger, fear, pain & loneliness), I believe they will be easier to be disciplined in the near future.
Anyway, I think many will beg to differ. But this is just my 2 cents worth.
I only have 1 child, and a SAHM. Maybe that's my advantage lor, no stress from work. So can fully concentrate on bb. But the cons, I have no excess $$ like you working mummies! =P I want to invest my time and attention now to sarah. The returns in future - will be much, much more than I can ask for.