It has been 25 years since the publication of the bestselling The Contented Little Baby Book by Gina Ford. Many mothers and fathers will know of Gina Ford, and I suspect that her fame (or for some notoriety) is such that she may even be known to those who do not have children.
She is the parenting guru and expert who promoted a firm regime and what was termed “controlled crying” for new babies. Her advice was controversial to say the least and has always divided parents. She has recently made a come back by giving an interview - her first in 17 years - to The Telegraph last week.
