4.0: What Does Psychology Say?
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Sarah and Amelia love their baby Asher, but they find the transition to life with a newborn challenging. Both mothers are sleep deprived and anxious. Like most new parents, they’re also worried about making mistakes.
Asher is now eight weeks old and quite fussy. He cries until his face turns red but seems satisfied after Sarah nurses him. Amelia often places Asher in a sling and takes him for a walk. It works every time, but only briefly.
Family and friends have been offering their advice. Amelia’s father says, “You’re going to spoil that baby if you keep picking him up,” while Amelia’s mother interjects: “Turn on that cartoon with the monster trucks! He’ll like that!” Meanwhile, the mommy blogs keep saying screentime is bad for babies. Amelia looks at her son’s face as he naps in her arms. Like many caregivers, she feels overwhelmed by conflicting advice and wonders:
In this chapter, you’ll learn what current research says about questions like these.