The Happiest Baby on the Block : The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer
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In perhaps the most important parenting book of the decade, Dr. Harvey Karp reveals an extraordinary treasure sought by parents for centuries --an automatic “off-switch” for their baby’s crying.
No wonder pediatricians across the country are praising him and thousands of Los Angeles parents, from working moms to superstars like Madonna and Pierce Brosnan, have turned to him to learn the secrets for making babies happy. Never again will parents have to stand by helpless and frazzled while their poor baby cries and cries. Dr. Karp has found there IS a remedy for colic. “I share with parents techniques known only to the most gifted baby soothers throughout history …and I explain exactly how they work.” In a innovative and thought-provoking reevaluation of early infancy, Dr. Karp blends modern science and ancient wisdom to prove that newborns are not fully ready for the world when they are born. Through his research and experience, he has developed four basic principles that are crucial for understanding babies as well as improving their sleep and soothing their senses: ˇThe Missing Fourth Trimester: as odd as it may sound, one of the main reasons babies cry is because they are born three months too soon. ˇThe Calming Reflex: the automatic reset switch to stop crying of any baby in the first few months of life. ˇThe 5 “S’s”: the simple steps (swaddling, side/stomach position, shushing, swinging and sucking) that trigger the calming reflex. For centuries, parents have tried these methods only to fail because, as with a knee reflex, the calming reflex only works when it is triggered in precisely the right way. Unlike other books that merely list these techniques Dr. Karp teaches parents exactly how to do them, to guide cranky infants to calm and easy babies to serenity in minutes…and help them sleep longer too. ˇThe Cuddle Cure: the perfect mix the 5 “S’s” that can soothe even the most colicky of infants. In the book, Dr. Karp also explains: What is colic? Why do most babies get much more upset in the evening? How can a parent calm a baby--in mere minutes? Can babies be spoiled? When should a parent of a crying baby call the doctor? How can a parent get their baby to sleep a few hours longer? Even the most loving moms and dads sometimes feel pushed to the breaking point by their infant’s persistent cries. Coming to the rescue, however, Dr. Karp places in the hands of parents, grandparents, and all childcare givers the tools they need to be able to calm their babies almost as easily as…turning off a light. From the Hardcover edition. |
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| 11-26-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I enjoyed this book a lot. Now I just have to buy the dvd for my other half! You know he's not reading the book...
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The book didn't really add much to the DVD. The DVD is worth every cent.
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| 11-16-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This book should be compulsory for every expecting parent. It gives a completely fresh perspective on the early months of having a newborn, and Dr. Karp provides a nice counterbalance to many of the books on the market that tell you not to spoil your child and how to train them to sleep.
Reading this (unfortunately, only when my baby was already about 5 weeks) really changed my life and my perspective as a mother. My life, because it provided me the means to calm my fussy baby and help her sleep. My perspective, because it reinforced that some of the things that seemed natural to me -- holding her close a lot, wearing her, etc. -- were in fact good things, not bad habits that would need to be broken. I stopped swaddling after about 3 months (she was too big and kicked it all off), and stopped some of the other S's around the same time or a bit later...and at 8 months (and for the past several months!), my baby sleeps calmly through the night, goes down peacefully at night, and is a very happy baby! People ask me all the time, "Is she always this happy?" and I can confirm, I have the happiest baby on the block! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-11-26 01:16:14 EST)
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| 11-07-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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We loved this book! and DVD.
Only problem is we didn't realizes you must teach your baby to go to sleep on her/his own (you find that out only at the very very end of the book when it's a bit too late) Once your baby turns 3 months she/he should be sleeping on their own 2-3 naps a day and through the night. I highly recommend parents get this book but also get the book the "baby whisperer solves all your problems" by Tracey Hog her first book will only help before 3 months this one gives detailed explanations till toddler hood. Good luck. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-11-16 11:29:23 EST)
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| 11-03-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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As a new mom sometimes you wonder if you are doing the right things with your baby, and one of the worst feelings is not being able to calm her when she is upset. Dr. Karp has really great information in this book. Its a easy easy read, and not only is it great info, his suggestions really do work. It amazing to be able to soothe your baby and also get a better understanding of life as a newborn. This book deserves 5 stars and more if I could give it.
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| 11-02-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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this book has some great ideas, but by the time I got it, my babies were almost 3 months old, and a little past some of the suggestions - seems to mostly address newborns up to 3 or 4 months.
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| 11-01-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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At first I thought this book was just another one of those books. But then I started to try the different things it says in the book and started seeing results with my colicky baby. I just wish I read this book right after my baby was born. I didn't read it until she was 2 months old. I would recommend this book to anyone who has a colicky baby. It really works. I feel like I can bond with my baby like I wanted to now that I know what to do for her crying.
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| 10-13-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Dr. Karp's techniques are incredible. That being said, the DVD is actually slightly more useful than the book, because it demonstrates exactly how to calm your baby. We have been using his techniques for the past 3 weeks with a newborn and they truly are amazing. I would highly recommend the DVD unless you really want to read another book.
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| 10-07-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This book has been great so far. Just brought our daughter home and have already started to put things into practice. Thanks for the practical advice!
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| 10-07-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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The program Dr. Karp presents in this book was a lifesaver during the first three months of my daughter's life. We didn't follow his plan down to the letter (and Dr. Karp says it is adaptable for each baby's needs) because my daughter hated having her arms swaddled in, so we swaddled her arms-out and it worked like a charm. She started sleeping through the night at 8 weeks, and the four "S's" worked incredibly well when she needed help calming down. I really appreciated the fact that this plan helped us help her adjust to the world during her "fourth trimester" in a loving and comfortable way. People now tell me that they have never seen a happier, more content child than my little girl!
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| 10-02-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This book is excellent. Dr Karp not only teaches you the techniques to help your infant cry less and be happier, but he also explains the theory & why it works. In addition, he goes into other theories of colic, and explanations about them. As a pediatrician, I found this fascinating and very useful. I highly recomend this book to toher parents and especially other health professionals. My mother, a pediatric rheumatologist, has worked with Dr Karp since he was a resident, and has seen his theories work for years in many children.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-10-07 11:06:56 EST)
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| 09-29-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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The second half of this book has really practical, proven-by-experience advice (five basic strategies for keeping a baby peaceful) for anyone with a newborn baby. The first half, on the other hand, is almost laughable. My recommendation to my daughter was to soak up part two of the book and ignore the first half in the interest of saving time.
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| 09-28-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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We had a fussy baby, we thought it might be colic cause it only happened at night. Except after learning about colic, it really didnt fit or aleast it was only mild case/signs of being colic. Which actually defies the definition of colic., I was looking around doing research on how to calm our fussy baby and came across this book a few times. I read the reviews and noticed someone summed it up for you. I took that to heart and didnt buy the book thinking I had the just of it. However my attempts to calm baby were only half successful. Ironically enough a few days later my wife had meet with a friend who owned this book and let her borrow it.
I read through it tonight when baby got fussy and I'm so glad it made it's way into our lives. It really is a life savor and you cant really sum up this book by just saying use the 5 S's and what they are if you really want to get it right. There really was a good bit more detail in it this and for such a great price, it's wisdom cant be beat. If you have a fussy baby and your almost at your wits end, you really gotta read/get this book. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-10-03 00:14:03 EST)
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| 09-23-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Hi,Everybody.I Highly Recommended this Book.I am a R.N. with my own Baby Nurse Business,and I THANK Dr.Kharp for His knoledge,because I Apply them daily with my Clients.I also,Educate the Baby Nurses Students, with his DVD.If you need some Tips to Calm your Baby,This is a GREAT way to start.Sincerely,J.R. http://BabyNursesandDoulas.com.THANK YOU.
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| 09-10-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Great book! I recommend the DVD b/c it is quicker to get through especially with a colicky baby...who has time to read?! But the book has a bit more information than the DVD. It is a good companion to use in conjunction with the DVD. If you want to buy only 1 item, go for the DVD.
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| 09-04-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This book is the 1st book you should read when coming home from the hospital (or shortly before having the baby). I had a very fussy baby and the soothing techniques shared in this book are an amazing education on how to care for a fussy child when nothing else works. The results are immediate. This book gave me the knowledge that boosted my confidence and made me more capable of caring for my child.
Pros- Invaluable soothing techniques and easy to understand definition on colic Cons- None (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-09-12 02:41:59 EST)
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| 08-30-08 | 2 | (NA) |
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I bought this book when I was still pregnant and did my best to get through it. That was difficult because it is incredibly repetitive. I don't need to be told something multiple times. He could tell you everything once and this book would be much more useful and only 10 pages long. I already knew the basics and thought this book would enlighten me. It didn't. It bored me. And, as it turned out, my son wasn't a crier so the information in it was completely useless to me. If you already have a colicky infant and have tried everything else, you might consider this book but otherwise, I'd save yourself some money and avoid it.
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| 08-29-08 | 1 | 0\1 |
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I have no idea how come so many intelligent people like this book and talk about it like it's the discovery of the century. There is ONE idea in the book (the fourth trimester) and one practical set of advice summarized in 5 words: swaddle, swing, shush, side and suck. The rest is fluff. The whole amount of information could have been fit on one index card, no need for a book.
Maybe the structure of the book works best if you are reading it already sleep deprived and your brain cannot handle complex sentences and you actually need all that repetitive stuff. So, bottom line: swaddle your child, stick a pacifier in his/her mouth, rock the baby in your arms and sooth him/her by shushing (I really don't buy the author's suggestion that a roaring vacuum cleaner is the next best thing to the noises of the womb). (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-09-04 01:17:05 EST)
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| 08-29-08 | 1 | 0\1 |
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I have no idea how come so many intelligent people like this book and talk about it like it's the discovery of the century. There is ONE idea in the book (the fourth trimester) and one practical set of advice summarized in 5 words: swaddle, swing, shush, side and suck. The rest is fluff. A waste of trees, seriously. The whole amount of information could have been fit on one index card, no need for a book.
Maybe the book works best if you are reading it already sleep deprived and your brain cannot handle complex sentences and you actually need all that repetitive stuff. I still have a month of my pregnancy to go, and I have to say that I'd rather read What to expect in the First year than this bag of fluff. So, bottom line: swaddle your child, stick a pacifier in his/her mouth, rock the baby in your arms and sooth him/her by shushing (I really don't buy the author's suggestion that a roaring vacuum cleaner is the next best thing to the noises of the womb) and go buy yourself something nice with the money you'd spend on the book. USELESS BOOK (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-09-02 06:16:59 EST)
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| 08-25-08 | 1 | 0\1 |
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I was disappointed in this book. All it has to offer are the 5 s's which don't take up a whole book to understand. Additionally, if you've taken a child birth class you were most likely taught the 5 s's. Not worth the money. Very wordy and low on information.
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| 08-24-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I bought this book with a bunch of other books, I'm due in two months so I haven't actually tried any of Dr. Karps techniques but the book was super easy to read, and had some really interesting techniques that I'm dying to try now! :-)
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone, especially for first time parents. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-29 01:15:48 EST)
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| 08-21-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Seriously this book helped me more than I can describe. I'm in the military and just randomely picked this book up at one of our exchanges. When she was born I resorted to it on several occasions. I read it a lot and my husband couldn't figure out why I knew so much already. It teaches you MULTIPLE solutions to a crying baby!!
I PROMISE IF YOU ARE A FIRST TIME MOM THIS BOOK IS MAJIC!!! I really hope you take my advice.. I would reccommend it any day!! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-25 11:50:40 EST)
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| 08-01-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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We make swaddling blankets and give a copyof the book as baby shower gifts or as welcome baby home. It makes for a happier baby and parents.
Sandy (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-21 01:17:45 EST)
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| 07-26-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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My son is not a colicky baby, but he isn't a sleeper either. Although I tried to put him on a schedule he just wouldn't sleep during the day, and he'd only sleep for a few hours at night. When I tried to lay him down for a nap he would shriek, as if in pain. Many of my friends ended up putting there babies on there stomachs to sleep but I just didn't want to do that. The only way he would sleep for an extended period of time was if he was in the swing, but I felt guilty for letting him sleep in the swing, as if I was getting him addicted to something. Last night after reading some of this book I swaddled him, put on a cd of ocean sounds and put him in his swing, he slept for 8 hours (he's 7.5 weeks old). He's also been taking naps between feeding for the first time! I don't worry that he'll be addicted to the swing(because I know he's in the 4th trimester as explained in the book) and I'm now able to do housework and spend time with my husband. This book is absolutely wonderful, and I only wish that I had read it sooner.
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| 07-14-08 | 1 | 0\3 |
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I ordered this 6 weeks ago and still haven't gotten it! I've sent a message to the seller but still nothing!
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| 06-27-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Now that we're expecting #2 and I'm back in the baby section, I happened across the listing for this book and felt compelled to write because this book really had a positive impact on us with our first. I learned early on in my first pregnancy that there is WAY TOO MUCH information out there and if you read long enough (books, blogs, mags, etc) you'll find both an author who agrees completely with you and an author who is at total odds with you. Sanity came for me when I allowed myself to remember that I am a fairly intelligent person and that I should trust more of my own judgement and instinct - even if this was our first child. Anyway, this book, to me, just made sense. The author talks about a "4th trimester" during which your newborn adjusts to his new surroundings. Compare the environment a newborn leaves when he's born: a loud, motion filled, warm and very snug home listening to Mom all day long - to what he's usually delivered in to (especially a first child): a quiet, still, very open environment. How would you react to such a drastic change! :) If nothing else, learn the way to properly swaddle - I promise you will be glad you did. And best wishes to your new bundle of joy!!
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| 06-17-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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As a mother with a colicky baby...this book was a blessing. I highly recommend it and will be giving it to all new parents!
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| 06-12-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Do yourself a favor and buy this book if you are a parent of a newborn (up to three months) and would like to sleep through the night. My son was fussy and would cry in the early evening every night. I tried the methods described in this book (the 5 S's) and he would calm down right away. I found that swaddeling him at night with a snug swaddle (I use the kiddopotamus swaddle me blanket which worked like a charm- Kiddopotamus & Co 100% Cotton Knit SwaddleMeŽ Circle Bear - Small)and he was sleeping through the night at 2.5 months. This book is wonderful. I appreciated the author's perspective that you can not spoil an infant and embracing the idea of the "4th trimester" did the trick to calm him down. I recommend any new parent read this book before your baby is born. They say they don't make baby manuals, but after reading this book I have to say I disagree.
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| 06-10-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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I don't agre with everything in this and I discovered most of the things on myown but I love how he describes babywearing as a good thing and gives several methods to treat colic--they work! My son's colic was because of garlic in my diet though--we've proven that multiple times contrary to what he believes
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| 06-01-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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we received this book as a gift and we used it constantly as a reference for the first three months of our baby's life. dr karp keeps his method so simple and easy anyone can use this book without getting frustrated or feeling like they are doing it all wrong.
i would definitely recommend this book to new parents and parents who are expecting again. his method is just so simple it would help anyone who has tried everything or has done it all before because every baby is different. there is something in here for everyone. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-11 00:57:19 EST)
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| 05-30-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This book helped us to keep our sanity during our baby's evening 'troubles'. We thought this was a unique problem. The techniques worked right away and are easily applied. I only wish someone had given this to us as a shower gift.
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| 05-27-08 | 1 | 2\2 |
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Unbelievable that so many people gave this book such a high rating. I'll sum this book up with 5 words. Swaddle, side/stomach position, shushing, swinging and sucking. These are the "magic" techniques that are the basis of this book. The other 250 pages are pure filler fluff. Look online and you'll be able to find a site that shows how to swaddle (it's not tough), shush is pretty self explanatory and laying the baby on his side, along your arm is quite easy to master too. Put those three together and you have a good way to quiet a fussy baby, for a couple of months anyway. Swinging and sucking are pretty self explanatory too.
The popularity of this book just shows me how out of touch we are as a species with our own biology. All of the techniques in this book should be pretty instinctual for people, but for some reason they don't seem to be for many. If you are completely clueless, and have a hard time differentiating your newborn from the family puppy, then run out and buy this book. If you have any common sense at all, and spend some time getting in tune with the needs of your child, then save your money for a more worthwhile purchase. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-31 00:56:28 EST)
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| 05-27-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I have a content newborn, no colic, but whenever a baby cries for seemingly no reason, as all do, you want an immediate, consistent solution, and this book provides that solution in five easy-to-implement steps. My whole family has learned the steps from watching us interact, and our daughter benefits from it as much as we do.
The book is written in an engaging manner, sometimes a little repetitively, however. Occasionally the referenced "science" seems more anthropological, but the anecdotes are interesting, and if it works, it works. Helpful book, recommended by my childbirth instructor, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly to any new or exhausted parent. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-31 00:56:28 EST)
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| 05-23-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I have a 2 week old infant and was given this book by a friend. I was skeptical at first, but after trying his methods on a fussy baby (the 5 S's) I swear I want to write the author myself and tell him how much I appreciate his insight. My infant does not seem to have colic, (yet), but the methods work for even just fussy spells. It saved me a great deal of frustration and saved my baby a great deal of grief. He is sleeping peacefully right now thanks to this book. Definitely worth purchasing and reading.
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| 05-20-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Like everyone says- this is a must have. Our daughter was colicy- until 2 months old- which is when we found her calm trigger. We thought this only sort of worked and were pacing and jiggling and shushing, but it only brought it down once and a while. TIP: like the author says be louder than the baby so they can hear you. We found the blow dryer! For our son, we only turn on the monitor's reciever and the feedback is perfect. It is like a switch. Angry to cooing or sleeping in less than a minute. :) Enjoy your baby!
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| 05-18-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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This book was a gift I received before my son was born... and I am so thankful that I took the time to read it before I gave birth! You never know if colic will strike your household- and when it does, it pays to be prepared! I know that my son and I both benefited from the information in this easy to read, practical guide to treating fussy babies. Your nights will flow more smoothly with this book (Bible?) about babies and colic.
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We have twin girls and found this book to be immensely helpful just after they were born. The 5 S's really worked for us (THANK GOD they liked the swings!). Swaddling worked really well for us too. Not all babies are alike, but this book taught us a lot of things about how to soothe newborns very quickly (I was able to read this in the crazy midnight hourse after they were first born and used the information immediately.) We just watched the sequel (Happiest Toddler on the Block) on DVD and also find it useful. We are big fans of Dr. Karp!
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| 05-15-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I loved this book and now lend it to all my new mom friends. You have so many opinions on how it will be, then the baby comes, and it all changes! For the better, though. :) This book is so helpful and will make life easier for you and your baby right away. A MUST HAVE!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-18 00:56:08 EST)
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| 05-14-08 | 1 | 1\1 |
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I took the happyist baby on the block class. I was very sad by it, first as other people have said it is mostly common sense but he also advocates the use of a pacifier, never once mentioned the calming effects of breastfeeding or wearing your baby. Also this is not a cure all for every single tiny cry the best way to help keep your child from fussing is to HOLD them.
A much better book with tons of information is Dr Sear's The Baby Book. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-18 00:56:08 EST)
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| 05-09-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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While I have not read the book. I have attended his class. As a first time parent the techniques that I learned have saved me a lot of heart ache and pulling out my hair. If you haven't made it to a class of his, read the book!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-14 00:57:09 EST)
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| 05-08-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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What I like about this book is it's the only one I've found that specifically addresses the first three months of a baby's life--and does it so well!
This book is a must for all first-time parents (and maybe even veterans). It goes through how to calm a crying baby, whether s/he is colicky or just a little fussy. I don't know how well it works on colicky babies (my baby was "easy," luckily), but the principles seem sound. You can tell that Dr. Karp has done a lot of research and his theories make a lot of sense. I've used his swaddling technique on my baby with wonderful results. I can tell he really likes to be all snug in the blanket, rather than having his arms flailing about, and unlike other techniques I've been shown, my baby stays swaddled the longest this way (and he probably wouldn't be able to get out of it if my blankets were the right size). His prose is really fun and easy to read, making reading the book very enjoyable. I love the stories given from other parents and their experiences. Those are fun as well. Overall, this book is highly recommended. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-14 00:57:09 EST)
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| 05-06-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I was a younger sibling and not much of a babysitter. So basically I was clueless on how to take care of a baby. This book was sooo helpful and I am very glad I read it before the arrival of my baby. Newborn babies come into this world and have to adjust to it from the womb. Basically Dr. Karp explains that the baby is doing some serious adjusting during the first 3 months (he calls it the 4th trimester). He gives you the skills to help your baby through this time (i.e., soothe your baby when they are upset). He calls it "The 5 S's" ~ Swaddle, Suck, Swing, Side/Stomach, and "Shhhh". Let me tell you, without this book I probably would have been tortured listening to my baby cry as I fumbled around anxiously trying to help him. It is not as simple as making a nice room for your baby and then buying all the best products. Do not expect your baby to go to sleep right at 8pm and then you simply put him in his crib and call it a day. New papents with no prior baby experience: BUY THIS BOOK!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-10 01:36:49 EST)
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| 05-06-08 | 5 | 1\1 |
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I received this book with my 3rd child. I wish I had recieved it with my first. My first was a good baby but woke many times at night. My second cried and cried and cried and NEVER slept. When my 3rd came along, I was ready to try anything. I didn't want to go thru that ever again. Wrapping my baby tightly and loudly saying "sh" in his ear was the BEST advice I have EVER been given. I now give this book to every new mom I know. Excellent. I just bought 2 more.
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| 05-05-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This book did it for my family. There was a day before I got the book and I just couldn't get my little one settled. I tried and tried many things. Then I received this book, read it cover to cover in one sitting and HELLO! I now have the Happiest baby on the block. There techniques are SIMPLE and on point. It's not rocket science but they put it in the ORDER of how you can calm your baby. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book and would recommend it to anyone and everyone!!!!
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| 05-05-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This book saved us! We finally understand our baby and his needs. Our 7 week old was an uncontrollable crier and although we were doing some of the 5 S's, we did not understand the importance of using them all together at the same time. Our baby has gone from 1-2 hour crying spells to 5 minutes at most after only having the book a few days. We also have hit a major milestone with naps and nighttime sleeping thanks to this book. Our baby went from 3 hour sleep stretches at night to 5-7 hour stretches, again after only have the book for a few days. This is the best investment we've made yet and I highly recommend this book to any new parent.
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| 05-05-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I recommend this book to all new parents. I read this book before my son was born, and it was an eye opener. We all think we "know" what a baby needs or wants when it's born. Most of us get that a baby will need a clean diaper and a full stomach, but what happens when those two needs are met and baby keeps screaming?
The methods that Dr. Karp describes are common sense driven with foundations in science. Before reading this book, it would have never occured to me that being in the outside world is very quiet compared to the noise level in the womb, and that being wrapped up like a burrito while experiencing the "jello head jiggle" is comforting!!!! This book is a LIFE SAVER!!!! I think it should be handed out at all Obstetrician's offices and in "baby boot camps". (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-10 01:36:49 EST)
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| 05-03-08 | 4 | 4\4 |
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We got this before our second child was born based on a recommendation from a friend. The suggestions have been very helpful. In general, I dislike didactic "how to raise your baby" books. There are no decent studies to demonstrate that one method is more effective than another, and everyone has strong opinions based on anecdotes. That said, I find it helpful to hear what "tricks" and "techniques" work for other parents so that I can incorporate if and as needed. To that end, this book is very good - when Jamie was younger, I increased the noise of my shushing, I rocked with more vigor, etc. These techniques seemed to work for her, and it's likely that they could work for other babies as well.
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| 05-02-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Speedy delivery, good price and a great book that I highly recommend for every parent to read.
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At first I thought this was my gift from God on how to comfort and calm my extremely fussy and colicky baby... however after 3 months of working this magic that I learned from the book, my baby was hooked on the five S's and I had to wean her off them. My suggestion would be to learn the S's and what they are about, but to really follow "Happy Sleep Habits, Healthy Child". That is the only book that really got me the Happiest Baby on the Block that I was anticipating in addition to much needed nighttime sleep and naps.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-03 01:08:35 EST)
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| 04-16-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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My mother bought me this book when my firstborn was two weeks old. It has many tricks and tips that are essential for first time parents. I highly recommend this book to all first time parents.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-03 01:08:35 EST)
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