“in the early months enter sleep through an initial period of light sleep lasting around twenty minutes. Then they gradually enter deep sleep, from which they are difficult to arouse. If you try to rush by putting baby down during… — William Sears Copy Share Image
“A newborn who is used to this cue-response network learns to trust her caregiving environment.” — William Sears Copy Share Image
“Sleep cycles are shorter for babies than for adults, with more light than deep sleep. Babies have more vulnerable periods for night waking than… — William Sears Copy Share Image
“Attachment mothering is not martyr mothering. Don’t think that AP means baby pulls Mommy’s string and she jumps. Because of the trust that develops… — William Sears Copy Share Image
“As a practical guide, music you can carry on a conversation over is safe. If you have to shout over the noise, it’s too… — William Sears Copy Share Image
“How you approach birth is intimately connected with how you approach life” — William Sears Copy Share Image
“TIRING FACTS OF INFANT SLEEP Babies enter sleep through REM sleep; they need help to go to sleep.” — William Sears Copy Share Image
“After years of watching newborns smile, we wish to deflate the gas bubble. Newborns do smile, and not because of gas (unless after passing… — William Sears Copy Share Image
“So when Mother goes away, baby feels that the one person who can make him feel right has completely disappeared, perhaps forever. Baby just… — William Sears Copy Share Image
“Oftentimes I felt ridiculous giving my seal of approval to what was in reality such a natural thing to do, sort of like reinventing… — William Sears Copy Share Image
“Breastfeeding helps you unwind from a busy day’s work and reconnect with your baby, especially after a tense day.” — William Sears Copy Share Image
“the early months, baby’s sleep cycles are shorter, periods of light sleep occur more frequently, and the vulnerable period for night waking occurs twice… — William Sears Copy Share Image
