Ferber's revision seems to me to be similar to Gary Ezzo softening 
his parent directed feeding schedule from 4 hour intervals to 3 hour 
intervals, as he did several years ago.  He's not exactly recanting, 
and (possibly to save face and/or avoid alienating parents who've 
used his book in the past?) he is not distancing himself from earlier 
versions of his book.  But still, he is moving *a little* closer to 
where most of us would like him to be.

I am glad that Ferber is acknowledging up front that CIO is not for 
every baby, and that cosleeping is an acceptable option.  His recent 
quotes in interviews seem to reflect a glimmer of compassion and 
understanding of the baby's point of view.  I think it is good for 
the mainstream parent to hear that it's no longer "Ferberize or else" 
-- that there is room for different options.

Margaret
Longmont, CO

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