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I think the problem here is stretching the meaning of the word "healthy" to include things that are matters of fashion rather than health - like babies sleeping alone. But I agree that this kind of usage is a real thing and it leads to all the problems you mentioned.

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Exactly! What the book meant to say instead of 'healthy' was "societally convenient"! Grrrrrr!! 😤🥺

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Thank you! Will never forget when my covert n husband had me drive away from my son who was “sleep training.”

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Yes yes yes! I relate so much to this as a mothers whose children have never had ‘healthy’ sleeping habits because they are not on a robotic rhythm and want to be near me! I agree that the word healthy can really end up being quite toxic when used like this,

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