Topics covered include:
• the pros and cons of 'infant-demand' versus 'limit-setting' forms of parenting
• causes of infant 'colicky' crying and night waking
• effects of night-time separations on infant attachments
• interventions such as swaddling, herbal remedies, and 'controlled crying.'
Since there is now firm evidence that parents' vulnerabilities and cultural backgrounds affect how problems are defined and guidance is acted upon, and that parents who wish to do so can reduce infant crying and unsettled night waking, social factors are considered alongside medical issues.
Translating research evidence into practical tools and guidance, The Origins, Prevention and Treatment of Infant Crying and Sleeping Problems will be essential reading for a wide range of healthcare professionals including mental health staff, social workers, midwives, health visitors, community physicians and paediatricians.
Ian St James-Roberts is a Professor of Child Psychology in the University of London, UK, with 30 years of experience in carrying out research into infant crying and sleeping behaviours and problems