>I think mothers have used these techniques for ages and ages and dr. Karp >just organized them and wrote them down. Rocking, wrapping, swinging, >singing, cuddling, suckling, ... all are true and tried remedies for >unsettled babies, aren't they? >Point is, I think, that in our detached society, moms don't remember these >things that our foremothers did intuitively The thing is, swinging, singing, suckling - yes they work but they take time. Who has time to rock a baby when there's so many important things to do? A drug or magic formula seems just so much more efficient than human contact. Sadly, Sheila Stubbs, LLLL, RPN _________________________________________________________________ http://local.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=43.658648~-79.383962&style=r&lvl=15&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=3702663&cid=7ABE80D1746919B4!1329 *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET email list is powered by LISTSERV (R). There is only one LISTSERV. To learn more, visit: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html