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Summary: Unbelievable: common sense solutions for crying babies!
Review: Dr. Karp applied common sense to the "problem" of crying babies that most new parents face, by borrowing from traditions being used around the world to calm babies down as if you had "flipped a switch." He acknowledges the existence of a 'fourth trimester', i.e. the first three months of the baby's life and the need to use techniques to make the baby feel as in the mother's womb to calm him/her down, appealing to their calm reflex.These techniques are summarized as the five S's: Swaddling (very tight, to resemble the tight environment of the uterus), Side or Stomach position (otherwise known as the football hold), Shushing (as loud as the baby cries), Swinging (making the head jiggle slightly, to replicate the mom's movements with the baby in her tummy) and Sucking (with your finger, or a pacifier in place). As intuitive or odd these techniques may sound to you, you need to view this video: it will probably make the difference for you as it has for so many parents. As I write this, we're in our last couple of weeks of pregnancy, and we're ready to apply them to our upcoming baby boy.
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Summary: A "Must-Have" For Every New Parent
Review: This video is amazing! The companion book is very interesting and helpful, especially with the background and medical research that underlie the techniques in the video. But for new parents, the video is an absolute god-send! It is enormously helpful to see Dr. Karp apply his techniques to a dozen screaming babies, and calm each of them within seconds! Watching the video really brings home the point that calming babies is not a hit-or-miss exercise, but a REFLEX that anyone can learn to trigger. And for stressed out new parents, watching the video is simple, easy and clear. My three-year-old even mastered the technique and regularly applies it to her dollies. Really, if you have a fussy baby, or are looking for a baby gift that will be used and appreciated, the video and book are a must.
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Summary: IT DOES NOT GET ANY BETTER!!!
Review: Okay, stop reading the reviews. I, just like you, read every review about this book/vhs/dvd in order to REALLY find out if it worked and if its suggestions casued harm to the baby. I wasted time reading the reviews when I could have just ordered the product. These suggestions, followed with care, will work every time. My wife and I discovered Dr. Karp when our daughter was 2 months old. We used the suggestions in this book until she was 4 months and then she indicated that she did not need them any longer (she was now a big girl). However, at about 6 weeks she would get very very fussy every evening from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Now I know for some parents this is not a very long time. However for us it seemed like eternity. There was not one thing during these hours that would make her the least bit happy. We felt like we were not succeeding as parents. My mother stumbled into a lecture by Dr. Karp and fpound our answer. She rushed over tried the technique and IT WORKED. We not only had a happy baby we found our parental self-confidence again. We love this book so much that it is the gift we give at every baby shower. Sure, you can give cute little clothing but I rather give new parents the gift of confidence. So, in conclusion, stop reading already and go and buy it!!!
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Summary: My Baby is Happy!
Review: I heard about Dr. Karp in a Breastfeeding 101 class I took in September 2003. The philosophy made so much sense that I ordered the book and DVD that very night! Since then I've shared the book with over 5 people and everyone in my family has watched the DVD at least 2x. My husband impressed all the nurses (and grandparents) at the hospital by claming our baby better then they could. I also loved the white noise feature on the DVD. It calmed Jillian down in seconds but also distressed my dog, Louie. The book is great but with a new baby it's hard to find time to read. The DVD was great since you could see Dr. Karp doing all the S's - so it was easy to learn. Also, the DVD is about 30 minutes long and easy to watch with a new baby. White noise is also a nice feature.
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Summary: WOW!!! She CAN stop crying!!!
Review: After 5 straight weeks of sleepless nights, my husband and I were walking zombies. Our infant would wake every hour to 2 hours throughout the night and just scream. During the day she would also scream uncontrollably - even though the doctor found nothing wrong with her physically. I had convinced myself that she just wasn't a happy baby like our 6 year old was and life with Isabel would be tough! Then I searched Amazon one night under "Colic" and found this book and video. Even though we have absolutely no time to read, we did watch the video (while she wailed). My husband tried the swaddling and shhing techniques that night and she quieted down after about 10 minutes. Now 1 week later she calms after 5 min or so AND she is sleeping 4 hours at a time. We feel great and she finally looks peaceful - and not agitated. Both the book and video are geared toward the first 3 months of life.... and the notion that most babies 1st 3 months of life are really the 4th trimester in their developement. Our first child slept soundly from day one..... but we were blown away with this second one. Thank you Dr. Karp! We finally feel like humans again and the stress level in our home has dropped tremendously.
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Summary: The Happiest Baby on the Block DVD
Review: What a great DVD! It is a must have for any new parent. It was so beneficial to have a visual guide for the 5 calming techniques. It has really made our lives easier and reduced the stress of having a newborn. Our baby sleeps more soundly and is very happy and content. As a bonus, there are also calming sounds on the DVD which soothe the baby. You will not be disappointed!!!
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Summary: Happy baby =Happy Parents
Review: Our 5 month old son has slept through the night since he was 6 weeks old and we owe it to Dr. Karp's techniques. The 5 S's work great...swaddling and shushing are our favorites. This DVD is a must for all new parents. Everyone says we are just lucky, that we have a good baby. I think we have a good baby because we utlized these techniques from the beginning. A well slept baby is a happy baby. Our son is truly the happiest baby on the block, and we are the happiest parents on the block! (And not sleep deprived!) Thank you Dr. Karp for making our first try at parenting easy! By the way, at 5 months he still sleeps swaddled.
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Summary: Dr. Karp's methods REALLY work!
Review: A friend recommended the book and DVD; my husband and I were skeptical at first, but committed to trying Dr. Karp's methods--my friend said that they changed the lives of herself, her husband, and her newborn. We are believers now! My daughter is 3 weeks old and while not exactly colicky, she fusses at certain times during the day and can be difficult to put to sleep. Dr. Karp's methods of swaddling, placing baby on her side, and using white noise, have all worked for us. The only thing our daughter doesn't need is the sucking, for some reason! She immediately calms down when we do the S's and seems to sleep more soundly. I absolutely recommend this DVD and book for any new parents who have gone crazy trying to calm their crying newborn. The methods work!!
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Summary: This is a must have for new parents!
Review: I had the opportunity to see Dr. Karp speak at a child abuse prevention convention recently and was fascinated by his technique. I went right out and purchased the book and DVD and I think it is amazing! I work for a child abuse prevention agency and deal with stressed out moms on a daily basis. I can tell you first hand that this technique is the key to calming your baby! I am so thankful that Dr. Karp is spreading the word and hope that every new parent gets the opportunity to learn the skill of calming their baby!
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Summary: Absolutely Amazing!!!!
Review: My mom bought us this video when I was about 8 months pregnant. At first I thought, ok - just another video on how to take care of your baby. But, it's not! IT'S ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! Plus, we saw Dr. Karp on the Dr. Phil show, so we knew he was for real. (Dr. Phil swear's by these techniques!) We used the 5 S's in the hospital and even the nurses couldn't beleive how it worked! Our baby would be screaming his head off and we would swaddle him, turn him on his side, do the jiggling movement and make the shushing noise really loudly into his ear, and it was like magic! His little eyes would glaze over (just like in the video) and he would he would become completely calm! Not only is this great for your sanity as the parent, but it's a wonderful feeling to know that you've settled your baby. (It's tough to watch him get so upset.) It's very rewarding!!! My husband and I are first time parents of a 9 week old and we really feel like we've conquered parenting, thus far. Thanks Dr. Karp!!!!
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