#52 The baby care cycle

This book, written by Gary Ezzo and pediatrician Robert Bucknam, offers a comprehensive infant management plan based on the concept of 'parent-directed feeding' (PDF). It advocates for a routine that balances flexibility with structure, helping parents guide their baby's hunger patterns and establish a predictable sleep schedule. The authors emphasize the importance of order and stability in a newborn's life, suggesting that this approach can lead to happy, healthy, and contented babies who sleep through the night by seven to nine weeks of age. The book also stresses the importance of maintaining a strong marital relationship and ensuring both parents are involved in childcare.