By Cherie Raymond
I’ve often been asked, “So what IS attachment parenting”. After long winded explanations, for ME, it boiled down to this:
“In a practical sense AP is unconditionally nurturing your child’s cues for nourishment, touch and interaction.”
You do not force your child to:
- Drink formula (if possible)
- Feed at scheduled times
- Cry-it-out (controlled-crying)
- Sleep on their own
- Sit in a stroller or capsule
- Be separated from you for extended periods
- Be spanked
- Be independent from you
You allow your child to:
- Breastfeed (if possible)
- Feed whenever they need to (on demand)
- Sleep with you (co-sleep)
- Be carried in a babycarrier (baby-wear)
- Stay with you throughout the day and night
- Be taught with gentle discipline
- Be dependent on you when they need to
Why go to all this effort to nurture your child?
