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Summary: Terrible
Review: This person has some interesting ideas, and I'm sure he's a good doctor, but he has no business writing a book! He uses terrible grammar, repeats himself several times, and goes off on tangents that have nothing to do with the paragraphs around them. This book lacks organization, and is very difficult to read.
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Summary: This book saved my life!
Review: My son, 9 months old, never napped and was always exhausted. Night sleeping was never a problem. He was nursed to sleep, but would always sleep through the night, since he was 2 months old. I couldn't find a book that addressed the napping problem; everyone just said do the same for naps as you do for night but it wasn't working. Dr Weissbluth's advice about napping schedules and wakeful intervals worked like a charm. After 3 week our baby takes two good naps a day for a total of 3 hours and sleeps 11 1/2 hours a night. When he is awake he is happy and engaged. He eats well and entertains himself. He puts himself to sleep - usually with minimal fuss. I didn't want to let my baby cry - I was dead set against it, but we were desperate to do something. The poor little guy was exhausted and nothing else was working any more. Dr. Weissbluth was right on the money. I can't recommend this book enough and I've read them all.
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Summary: evenings free with my husband
Review: I loved this book!! It is very easy to follow and works. I have every evening free with my husband because our 8 month old consistently goes to bed betwenn 6pm and 7pm. He almost always then sleeps straight through until 7am. It is so wonderful. Healthy sleep habits happy family is our motto!
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Summary: This book works
Review: I used this book 2-1/2 years ago when my daughter went from sleeping through the night (from 6 weeks to 4 months) to waking up several times a night and needing to be rocked back to sleep. By the time she was 6 months old I was exhausted. This book worked - by the 3rd night she was sleeping through the night again. However, you must follow Dr. Weissbluth's instructions to the letter. I have given this book to several people and it has worked for the ones who do what he says. My suggestion: the first night, pick a great movie or a book you've been dying to read, turn the monitor down low, and don't lay in bed. Trust me, she won't hate you - you'll all feel better after hours of uninterrupted sleep. I'm looking forward to having this book from the beginning with our next child.
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Summary: More rigid than Ferber
Review: This book has a ton of scientific evidence on sleeping and very little practical advice beyond the "cry it out" method. There are a few kernals of useful info (regular naps, earlier bedtime, shortened wake intervals), but unless you are prepared to let your child cry to the point of vomiting, don't waste your money. I threw my copy in our fireplace.
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Summary: Just what I needed!
Review: As a first time mom, I couldn't figure out why my normally happy child would have unconsolable screaming fits...until I read this book! In his offering of sleep guidelines, Dr. Weissbluth shares information that is child-centered and not parent-centered. And the guidlelines are just that, guidelines, because every child is unique. I've really appreciated this book and what it has taught me. My child no longer has screaming fits and typically wakes up refreshed and ready to go. I've come to better know my child and his needs/wants and how to help him be in the best frame of mind he can be in. (I'd do that for myself and my husband, so why not my child!) Thanks, Dr. Weissbluth!
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Summary: What a relief!
Review: Though I love the idea of attachment parenting, and have tried diligently to attend to my son's needs 24/7 for the past 13 months, I was getting wiped out. I had to face the fact that I had absolutely no time to even use the bathroom by myself, and that mothering without a break at all was causing me to be impatient, grumpy, and ill-tempered with my child and husband. I was not at all the picture of the serene, smiling, educated attachment mom that I wanted to be. So, I gave in. I bought this book on Wednesday, and it's now the following Monday. My 13-month-old son is napping calmly twice per day, and he continues to sleep through the night. Previously, his night sleep was great, but he would only nap if I would hold him, thereby immobilizing myself for one to two hour stretches, twice per day. Plus, this sort of sleep was not restorative for him. I give the book only 4 stars, though, because some degree of crying seems inescapable, and I wish that it weren't. At worst, however, my dear child cried for 15 minutes. Now, he doesn't cry at all, or for just a second. Can you imagine laying your child in his bed, saying "sweet dreams, little one," and closing the door without a fuss? Plus, Dr. Weissbluth helped me to differentiate between crying for needs and "protest crying." He doesn't advocate sending the child to bed when he's not tired, and having him cry until he's so exhausted he falls asleep. This is important. Best of all, I am recharged and ready to play with my son, read to him, cook for him, take him visiting and to the park... previously, I was just too exhausted to do this stuff cheerfully or well! Dr. Weissbluth's method stresses flexibility, and he gives many options. There are concessions made for co-sleeping mother-child pairs, as well as moms who would like to nurse their child to sleep. He understands that all children (and parents!) are unique, and his book can help all types of families to better enjoy their time together. WHAT A RELIEF!
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Summary: Run, don't walk and buy this book
Review: I have bought many books here but have never felt strongly enough to write a review. However, in the hopes that my words might encourage another to buy this book and reap its benefits I'll write. We were basically held hostage at night by my 2 1/2 year old daughter. She would be awake for hours at a time at night. I thought she just didn't need sleep, but this book showed me the opposite was true. It was a little tricky to implement Dr. Weissbluth's methods with 2 other kids in the house, but after 2 weeks, our lives have changed. In fact, the little adjustments he suggests have worked so well that I hate to jinx myself by writing it down! It has meant changing our social schedule to make sure she is in bed at night by 7, but it is well worth it. And our little girl is so much happier now that she is well rested. Our 7 month old is next, and I feel confident that soon I will be sleeping for the first time in years!
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Summary: Wonderful book for 1st time mothers
Review: When my first born was 6 weeks old, she refused to sleep unless I was holding her and even then it was only for 1/2 an hour. She was cranky all the time. I can't believe that I waited until she was 8 months old to read this book. I read it in one day and started sleep training her the next. After about a week she was a different child. She was well rested and happy. I started the twins right away with the same method and they are so easy to put down for naps and bed.
This book tells you how much sleep children should be getting and approximately what time of day they should be put down for a nap. My favorite quote "Sleep begets sleep." I also noticed just like the book states that a well rested child is more alert to learn.I have lent this book to 3 friends and they all loved it too. There are also chapters for sleep problems in older children.
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Summary: This book is a lifesaver!
Review: We had read so many books and articles on solving sleep problems and this book was wonderful! We followed the advice for napping and bedtime and have never looked back. Many friends have also used it and been thrilled with the results.
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