Elevating Child Care
by Janet Lansbury
Lansbury on infants: RIE principles of respect, observation, uninterrupted play and honest communication from birth. Gentle and counter-cultural.
Read it if…
you have a baby and want a respectful philosophy.
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Skip it if…
you want sleep training.
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Three things you will actually use
- Treat the baby as a whole person.
- Observe before intervening.
- Let play be uninterrupted.
Do this first
Read the chapter on talking to your baby.
Our verdict
RIE for infants.
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