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Summary: I'm here to purchase yet ANOTHER copy for a friend!
Review: I first gave my opinion on this book when my daughter was 8 weeks old and thankfully sleeping very well (we had been following Dr.W's advice for 2 weeks). I guess we are lucky we began early because we never really allowed a sleep problem to develop. Our, then, 6 week old woke us up all night - but she was 6 weeks old! I was more interested in preventing a sleep problem in the future and DID NOT want a child that cried herself to sleep every night because her parents continuing to go to her "keyed her up". Yes, we all needed our sleep but I never would have continued to let her cry night after night if this advice was not working. BUT IT DID WORK! Within the first week and on through the first teeth (another story) she went to bed at 7pm, woke at 2-3am for a bottle, and then usually slept until 8am. Occassionally, she would wake and take a bottle at 6am.
I am writing again now that my daughter is 9 months old! She sleeps from 7pm to 6:30am, takes a bottle and goes back to sleep until 8am. She naps at 10:00am and 1:00pm (she gave up her late afternoon nap at around 7 months). We are "lucky to have such a good sleeper" people say and keep in mind I also got a lot of harrassment about "my strict schedule". But I was not strict, my daughter was not crying, I was protecting her right to sleep at normal nap times and bedtime. Believe me, this is a sacrifice not a selfish act. Sure it would be easier to tote her around all day at my convenience and toss her into bed whenever the relatives are finished passing her around but I try to keep a schedule for her instead. She had and still has a positive attitude about her crib and her sleep. When she is tired, she holds her "Lovie" and I will take her to her bed where she rolls onto her side and goes to sleep.
I have just finished reading several of the 1 star reviews regarding this book and I just want to say again that it is a MUST READ! Use it if you can and trust your own insticts as well. It is not a legal document - there is no place to sign away your parental rights at the end. If you are not able to use your own judgement you will be forever frustrated as a parent.
Once,when my daughter was about 3 months old, she had gone to bed at 7pm (as usual) and woke fussing at 8pm ( this was unusual). Of course, I went to her - and found the cat was in her bed! Another time I followed my insticts to find she was indeed sick. There are exceptions. But, most recently, I have been pulling out the book again because she has taken to throwing her pacifier to the bedroom door at night(we hear it hit the hardwood floor and were going back in to give it to her.) Now she hollers MaMa or DaDa for us to come back in and give it to her. She knows exactly what she is doing and although we are proud of her ingenious behavior to keep us playing we don't want an ongoing bedtime problem. It may be time to eliminate the "binky"! :-) Or maybe a slightly later bedtime. We are still working out the kinks on this issue...but
I highly recommend this book. We have a wonderful, happy, well rested daughter. She trusts us, loves us, and is very secure. She is VERY much loved and we love this book! Good luck and happy sleeping!
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Summary: This book teaches what healthy sleep is
Review: If you are a first time parent, this book is very helpful. Dr. Weisbluth does an excellent job of explaining the differences in children's sleep habits at different ages so you can see if your baby/child is within normal limits. He also teaches what he means by "healthy" sleep and points out that parents need to respect the child's need for sleep. I especially liked the information on nap schedules telling how a baby's napping habits will change as they turn into toddlers and pre-schoolers. Dr. Weissbluth is big on respecting a child's nap patterns. Carrying a baby/child around all day and expecting him or her to get a good nap in a car seat or stroller just won't work. Getting a baby out of a routine is OK once in a while, but as a general rule, the baby will do much better if allowed to sleep regularly in its own bed. I found this to be very true for our baby. Resist the temptation to buy the book and just flip through the section relating to your baby/child's current age. You really need to read the book from the beginning to get the most out of it. If you are 100% Attachment Parenting, you will not like this book as Dr. Weissbluth advocates letting children cry it out under some circumstances. But for others, I think you will find it helpful.
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Summary: You Must have This Book!!!!!
Review: I was told about this book when my daughter was 6 weeks old and DIDNT buy it. I wish I had bought it sooner. My thoughts on having other kids were not good ones. I simply thought being a mother is too hard. By the time she was 6 months old I was plain exhausted. She occasionally took naps and would wake up 3-5 times per night and on top of that would'nt go to bed until 11:30 pm. She was *always* fussy and in hyper-alert ALL THE TIME.I couldnt take any naps as well. I thought my child was a *High-Needs* child and was willing to accept that I couldnt do NOTHING about it. WRONG!!! I remembered this book and went out and bought it. My child is a different child today. She is more calm and only fusses when she needs something. She looks forward to her naps and bedtime. No more crying because she has to go to bed. It took her only *3 days* to adjust... I was amazed! She now takes two naps and sleeps through the night. Now I really do want more children. She is a *breeze* now. And most important we are not tired now. Thank you Dr. Weissbluth for writing this book.
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Summary: You know it's cruel... but erratic as well
Review: Other than the heartwrenching instructions to let babies scream for hours (his hint: apply a liberal layer of zinc oxide to baby's bottom so he won't get diaper rash when you don't go to him at night to change his soiled diaper!), this book contradicts itself in several places. In big, bold letters: NEVER WAKE A SLEEPING BABY. Several pages later: Never wake a sleeping baby... UNLESS you are trying to get him on a schedule. Huh? Which is it? Also, this author insists that you should not "allow" a baby to remain awake for more than 2 hours at a stretch. I don't know how you would enforce that edict. ("I command you to sleep now!") If that worked, you wouldn't need this book. If you're a proponent of the crying it out method, I'm sure there are better books. If you want a kinder, gentler method of relating to your baby, try Dr. Sears.
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Summary: An awesome book for Mothers of Multiples
Review: My triplets are two and a half and I have used the ideals from this book since they were aprox.3 months old. It really worked to keep my triplets sleeping through the night and on a consistant nap and sleep schedule. I recommend it to all momthers of multiples who need a consistant schedule, and some consistant down time for themselves while thier little ones are napping. I really like how the aurthor allows for each mothers mothering style without the need to make one feel guilty, like Baby Wise tends to do. Excellent for any mom or dad who want consistant nap and sleeping habbits.
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Summary: You can't live without this book, but you have to study it.
Review: This book is the most important book I have ever read. The methods for helping your child sleep are fantastic. The only problem is that the book is so poorly written that you need to read it several times in order to get ALL the important info out. If you don't spend the extra time with it you may miss vital information, such as this method should create very little or no crying if you pay attention to your child and the clock. This method truly help make HAPPY BABIES. Careful Reading
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Summary: The Title says it all
Review: I bought this book when my daughter was 3 months old and is 14 months old now. It is and was my BIBLE when it came to getting my daughter on a schedule. As another reviewer mentioned, people always comment to me how happy my baby is. They can never believe them when I say she goes to sleep at 6:30pm and sleeps thru (usually!) until 6 am. She also takes 2 great naps. The best part about this book is that it helps you to understand how babies sleep and when they need sleep. Most babies under 4 months old need 3 naps and they pretty much need a nap every 2 hours. It you follow this concept and the others in the book you'll be well on your way. Every time I hear of one of my friends who puts their baby to bet at 9pm I have to laugh. I always recommend this book to them. 9 pm is a crazy bedtime for a baby. Most parents wait until their child is cranky and overtired to put them to sleep, because they're so used to it. They think a 6:30 or 7 pm bedtime is crazy and the baby would be up at the crack of dawn. Exact opposite! The baby will sleep better, if not later. Read the book! It's truly wonderful.
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Summary: The best shower gift
Review: I received Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child as a shower gift. It was one of the best gifts I received. Not only does Dr. Weissbluth gives very practical advice, it is very easy to follow, and he explains the science behind it. He does not tell you only one way to help your child to sleep, but he does give the pros and cons associated with the methods other than what he recommends as best. I like the book because, as long as I follow his simple approach, I don't have to worry about making my baby cry until he falls asleep. I recommend this book to all new parents, but I recommend starting the book as early as possible (even before the baby is born). I would have gotten a lot more sleep myself if I had read it before my son was two months old.
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Summary: The best information and advise I used!
Review: This book was extremely helpful. I read it while I was pregnant and used it as a refrence tool once she was born. She has been sleeping twelve hours straight through the night since she was 6 mnths (she is also breastfed). She takes all of her naps, and is a joy to be around. Another bonus is she has been sick only once in 16 mnths.
I have made it my mission to make sure every pregnant woman I know, knows about this book.
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Summary: Read this book or suffer needlessly
Review: When your baby is discharged from the hospital you get this big packet of coupons, freebies, diaper samples and diaper bag for your trip home. This book should be in that packet. With a big sticker on it that says "READ ME FIRST!" And in paranthesis below it (or suffer needlessly). Its that good and it is a crime if you don't read it.
My son is now 10 months old. I bought this book when he was three weeks old. Read it from cover to cover in two sittings. Began sleep/nap structuring my son at six weeks. By three months he was in bed by 7 p.m. and asleep for the nite. Both bedtime and naps times continue to be uneventful. No crying whatsoever when he is laid in his crib. My family, especially my mother (of six children) can't get over how well Weissbluth's techniques work and what a great disposition my son has. Your're truly missing out if you don't read and apply the techniques in this book.
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