Ferber method
Ferber method
The Ferber method (pronounced: /ˈfɜːrbər/), also known as Ferberization or graduated extinction, is a technique invented by Dr. Richard Ferber to solve infant sleep problems. It involves a process of letting the baby cry for a predetermined amount of time before receiving comfort.
Etymology
The term "Ferber method" is derived from the name of its inventor, Dr. Richard Ferber, who is a former director of the Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders at Children's Hospital Boston. He first introduced the method in his 1985 book, Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems.
Methodology
The Ferber method is a form of sleep training that encourages babies to self-soothe by allowing them to cry for a specified period before offering comfort. The method suggests gradually increasing the amount of time before attending to the crying child, hence the term "graduated extinction".
Related Terms
- Sleep training: A range of strategies used to help babies learn to fall asleep and stay asleep on their own.
- Self-soothe: The ability of a person, typically a baby, to calm themselves down and go back to sleep.
- Graduated extinction: A method of sleep training where the parent waits for a gradually increasing amount of time before responding to a crying baby.
Criticism and Controversy
The Ferber method has been the subject of controversy, with critics arguing that it can cause emotional harm to babies and stress for parents. However, supporters of the method argue that it can be an effective way to ensure a good night's sleep for both the child and the parents.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ferber method
- Wikipedia's article - Ferber method
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