New parents, especially mothers, can easily become bundles of anxiety once their newborn arrives. With the overwhelming amount of baby care books, magazines, TV programs, and endless advice from family and friends, this period can sometimes overshadow the joys of parenthood.
Dr. Harvey Karp’s book The Happiest Baby on the Block helps mothers break free from the panic and anxiety club. By analyzing the first three months in detail, Dr. Karp states that these months can be passed smoothly and enjoyably using the 5S rule (the five "S"s are all terms starting with the letter S in English). Applying these five fundamental principles from the book, which also boosts a mother’s self-confidence and allows her to empathize with her baby, will be effective during this period.
In his book, Dr. Karp says, “Your newborn is much more like a fetus than a child in many ways. They spend most of their time sleeping and feeding. If your birth could be delayed by three months, your baby would be born with the ability to smile, make sounds, and respond. Newborns show signs that they are ready for the world, but they are still so immature in their first three months that, if they could return to the safety of the womb when feeling anxious, they would be very happy.”
Here are the 5 rules that will help your baby feel like they are still in the womb and make this period more relaxing and enjoyable for you:
All of these methods were practices our elders used and advised us to do, which, unfortunately, modern life has made us forget.
The book also offers a new perspective on colicky cries, explaining that they are not caused by gas pains, as commonly believed, but rather from the challenges babies face in adapting to the new life outside the womb. This approach alleviates the anxiety of mothers and offers a comforting perspective to readers.
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