A different definition of co-sleeping: http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2011/11/10/142136849/should-babies-co-sleep-with-their-parents?sc=fb&cc=fp (Links to an external site.)
Breastfeeding:
http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/attachment-parenting/what-ap-7-baby-bs (Links to an external site.)
https://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/Breastfeeding/Pages/default.aspx (Links to an external site.)
Neither parenting technique is wrong. They are different and based on different research. Babywise is based on the research about the importance of sleep for babies and children and places value on helping children self-soothe to sleep longer. And attachment parenting values the close physical bond of mother, father, and child by co-sleeping and feeding on demand. Both techniques encourage breastfeeding.
Have you read Babywise or do you know people that have read or done the Babywise program? What were the results?
Do you know people that have done attachment parenting techniques like co-sleeping and demand feeding? What were the results?
What might be the benefits and drawbacks of a sleeping/feeding schedule for the infant? What about for the parent(s)?
What might be the benefits and drawbacks of attachment parenting for the infant? What about for the parent(s)?
What are the benefits and drawbacks to a child-centered home as opposed to a marriage focused home?
Do you see yourself leaning more toward attachment parenting or a schedule like Babywise? Why?