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Re: Babywise debate

I'm also on LACTNET, the lactation bulletin board, and the Babywise program
has been discussed extensively.  Apparently there have been numerous issues
with failure to thrive induced by having the infant on such a strict feeding
program and discouraging frequent feedings.  Also, the program certainly
doesn't promote attachment parenting and doesn't encourage parents to respond
appropriately to babies' clues and need for lots of holding, cuddling, &
attention.  (In fact, it's "detachment" parenting.)  I think it's dangerous.
Yet, the books are everywhere.  The article in the AAP news is one of the
first things I've seen in the pediatric literature about this program.  I do
think the AAP needs to look at it closely and make some sort of determination
and statement about it.  Anyone else have any thoughts?
Linda L. Shaw MD FAAP
Altoona PA