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AAP News prints article questioning Babywise - Page 3


© Matthew Aney, M.D.
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Mar 14, 2001


  • "Some researchers suggest that putting a baby on his or her back for sleep, rather than on the baby's tummy, will reduce the chance of crib death. That research is not conclusive, and the method of gathering supportive data is questionable." My review of the low weight gain and FTT accounts associated with "Babywise" revealed several disturbing trends. Parents were often adamant about continuing with the feeding schedule, even when advised otherwise by health care professionals. They were hesitant to tell their physicians about the schedule, making it difficult to pinpoint the cause for the weight gain problems. Many elected to supplement or wean to formula rather than continue breastfeeding at the expense of the schedule. The parents' commitment can be especially strong when they are using the program for religious reasons, even though numerous leaders within the same religious communities have publicly expressed concerns.

    Pediatricians need to know about "Babywise" and recognize its potential dangers. History taking should include questions to determine if parents are using a feeding schedule, especially before advising formula supplement to breastfeeding mothers or when faced with a low-gaining or possible failure to thrive baby. Lactation consultants also should be instructed to probe this area.

    Efforts should be made to inform parents of the AAP recommended policies for breastfeeding and the potentially harmful consequences of not following them.

    Dr. Aney is an AAP candidate fellow based in Lancaster, Calif.

    Reprinted with permission AAP News April 1998. © 1998 American Academy of Pediatrics.

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    1.   May 4, 2001 3:18 PM
    Yes, I hate this book too! I have read Babywise I, Childwise, and some of Preteenwise and Teenwise. I think Ezzo is trying to make children into machines and program them rather than teach them with ...

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