Nursery World - Editor’s view

Feeding and sleeping are probably the most emotive aspects of being a new parent, with the potential for guilt, distress and anger all possible in the sometimes bewildering struggle to do your best to take care of a young infant.

The wide range of information and advice, often conflicting or at odds with instinct, is sometimes more of a hindrance than a help.

We’re always aware that when research into feeding, sleeping and health of young children is published, it will arouse strong feelings in both parents and those who care for and educate infants. There is a balance between providing the latest information and evidence and not provoking panic or unnecessary changes in behaviour.

So it was with the study into ‘controlled crying’ that we reported on on our website recently, and analyse in more depth in this issue (see pages 4-5).

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