I read this book a while ago and seem to recall finding the approach relatively gentle. I'm sure it does not suggest that mother turn her back on a crying infant. I also do not remember it suggesting spacing breastfeeding in the day. I guess each person may read, interpret and remember different points from a book depending on your starting point? [log in to unmask] "I purchased a book called "the no cry sleep method *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome