Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child Book

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by: Marc Weissbluth

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Average Rating: Rating: - It's worth its weight in GOLD A well-rested and ecstatic mom in my moms' group leant me herdog-earred copy of this precious book one day after I shared my baby'ssleep problems with her - My baby and I haven't looked back since! Reading Dr. Weissbluth's explanation on my baby's biological sleep/wake rhythms, I was able to help him find his own sleep/wake rhythm and help him stick to it... Alas, within days, I had a whole new, much more content, playful and happy child in my arms! I was amazed at the miraculous change in his mood (especially in the evenings when he used to become cranky from - what I learned from the book to be - sleep deprivation). Before reading this book, my baby slept 8 - 10 not-so-restful hours per day and now, he sleeps at least 14 hours a day and he has never been happier and more alert during his wakeful periods. This is a book truly worth its weight in gold and is a must-read for new parents (as well as not-so-new parents because the book also goes into detail about the older child) who think a good night's sleep is vital for survival! P.S. I have since recommended this book to the other moms in our moms' group as well as moms in our Gymboree class and now, every copy in our area has been sold! Rating: - Wow! My baby is finally sleeping! This book helped me to realize why my baby was climbing the walls and crying every night! After reading "Healthy Sleep Habits..." we realized that our daughter was not getting enough naptime sleep and was going to bed too late at night. Dr. Weissbluth explains why it is difficult for overtired babies to fall asleep. He emphasizes that timing is key for getting babies to fall asleep easily. He does say that it is ok for babies of a certain age to "cry it out;" however, he also explains that if the baby isn't overtired, s/he will not cry when put to bed. I have found this to be true! Prior to reading this book, our baby would cry each time she was put in the crib, so she ended up sleeping with us for 3 months. Now, we put her to bed earlier and after a set "soothing routine" and she doesn't cry. It is a miracle! She is so much happier and more well rested. I have only used this method for a week and I can say that after 2 days, she was sleeping on her own with no crying and waking once or twice to breastfeed at night. I WISH I had read this book before I had my daughter! Rating: - This book saved my life I have read this book maybe 20 times since I first bought it, and it has literally been my child-rearing bible. ...Dr. Weissbluth was my son's first pediatrician, and he is absolutely the kindest, most wonderful doctor I have ever seen. When we moved from Chicago, I cried more about the fact that we would not be able to use Dr. Weissbluth than the fact we were leaving behind friends! His sleep methods, which he teaches to all his patients, have saved my life. We had a colicky baby and the ONLY thing that helped was establishing good sleep habits. Dr. Weissbluth's methods -- which involve scheduling naps and consistent nighttime sleep -- help your child to be rested and happy. One reviewer below states that Dr. Weissbluth is "cruel" and that instead of using his methods she has reverted to allowing her child to "sleep in the family bed" where she wakes up "several times a night." While that may work for them, our family is happier because our children sleep in their own beds all night WITHOUT ever waking. If that is your goal too, please buy this book. It is wonderful...

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