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Discover Your Parenting Superpower
Are You a Super Responder or a Chill Champion?
Take the quiz here!
Question 1
When your baby wakes up in the middle of the night crying, what's your first instinct?
A) Rush to their side immediately, soothing them with cuddles and reassurance.
B) Wait a few minutes to see if they can settle themselves back to sleep before intervening.
Question 2
Your baby is fussing during playtime, what do you do?
A) Drop everything and focus solely on comforting and engaging with your baby until they're happy again.
B) Continue with your activity, offering occasional reassurance while encouraging your baby to self-soothe.
YOUR SUPER POWER IS REVEALED BELOW
If you answered A to both questions, then your super power is:
Super Responder
If you answered B to both questions, then your super power is:
Chill Champion
If you answered a combination A/B on both questions, then you are the ultimate super parent switching between powers!
Let's take a closer look at the two contrasting styles
When it comes to baby sleep, parents often find themselves navigating different approaches to meet their little one's needs.
Responsive Parenting Approach
ABOUT YOUR POWER: SUPER RESPONDER
Responsive parenting, as the name suggests, involves promptly attending to your baby's needs, whether it's a cry for food, comfort, or attention. This approach emphasizes immediate responsiveness, with parents rushing to their baby at the first sound, ensuring their needs are met without delay.
Advocates of responsive parenting believe that this fosters a strong bond between parent and child and helps babies feel secure and loved.
Hands-Off Parenting Approach
ABOUT YOUR POWER: CHILL CHAMPION
On the other end of the spectrum is the hands-off approach, where parents adopt a more laid-back attitude towards their baby's sleep cues. Instead of rushing to their baby's side at every whimper, parents using this approach may wait a bit longer before intervening, allowing their baby to self-soothe and learn to fall asleep independently.
Proponents of this approach argue that it promotes self-regulation and encourages healthy sleep habits from an early age.
Which one works best?
Ultimately, the choice between these two approaches boils down to what works best for you and your baby. There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to parenting, and what works for one family may not work for another. It's essential to trust your instincts as a parent and find a balance that aligns with your values, preferences, and your baby's unique temperament.
Whether you opt for a responsive approach, a hands-off approach, or a combination of both, remember that there's no right or wrong way to parent. What matters most is that you're responsive to your baby's needs and providing them with love, care, and support as they navigate the world of sleep and beyond. Trust yourself, and know that you're doing the best you can for your little one.
Always follow safe sleeping guidelines
Always place baby on their back to sleep. Swaddling helps keep babies sleeping on their backs.
Keep baby’s face and head uncovered. Avoid using beanies and hooded clothing during sleep.
Keep the cot free of soft toys, pillows or loose blankets to avoid the risk of suffocation.
Use a firm mattress and avoid cot bumbers.
Once baby shows signs of rolling, they should no longer be swaddled.
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