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Summary: On Becoming Baby Wise
Review: I am a first time mother of a beautiful baby boy. I was very surprised to learn that parenting a new baby was so difficult. Once you go home from the hospital with that new precious life, that is it. You are all on your own. You have a choice to make as a new mother. Do I just wing it, and do what feels natural? Or do I do some research and educate myself so that I can be a better parent? I chose the latter. On Becoming Baby Wise was the best book I have ever read. It gave me confidence as a parent, and my son has been sleeping through the night since he was 6 weeks old. He is now 1, and very happy and healthy. Everyone coments on how lucky I am to have such a happy baby. What they don't know is that luck has nothing to do with it! I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: babies' wants=needs
Review: I think that it's best to listen to your baby's needs and respond to them, rather than using behavior modification techniques on infants. They're babies for such a short time- does it hurt to cater to them for the first year? I prefer that my son know that his parents are always there for him- rather than learn he needs to start taking care of himself before he's even grown hair.
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Summary: Hated it!!
Review: I really disagreed with the author. His suggestion to feed your baby every 3 hours is crazy. Most people know the breastfed babies digest the milk faster and can get hungry faster than formula-fed babies. In the beginning, aren't mom and baby both learning? Don't we want our babies NOT to be hungry? Just because a baby "snacks" while nursing (nursing frequently) doesn't mean you should try to get them to obey a schedule. What about growth spurts?? Sure, the beginning days are tough and you can feel like all you do is nurse, but it doesn't last forever! If you are rigid and like to follow schedules, he's speaking your language--but don't expect baby to follow suit. Be sensitive to your baby's needs, not what Ezzo thinks they are. I also hate his advice on letting your baby cry it out. Hasn't there been enough said that it isn't a good idea?? Gosh, be gentle to your child--they are only a baby once!
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Summary: Zero Stars would be more appropriate
Review: How sad to read on reviewer comment on not rocking her baby to sleep. Babys are only babys for such a short time. This is a great book, if you want to break your childs spirit, and raise them to believe that they don't matter. Oh, and if you want to wean them far too soon, because you don't have enough of a milk supply to continue breastfeeding.
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Summary: Very Helpful!!
Review: This book was easy to read and full of great advice. It helped me to change my way of thinking and in the meantime get my newborn on an awesome sleeping routine. She is only 8 weeks old and sleeping 10 hrs. straight at night, sometimes 12 hrs. That gives me the energy to be a better mom throughout the day. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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Summary: Could he be more condescending?
Review: The only good thing about this book is the concept of creating a routine for your baby so he/she has some predictability in his/her day. There, now I've saved you from wasting your time and money. The approach outlined in this book is far too rigid and is unsafe for young infants. Furthermore, the tone is incredibly condescending and made me angry the whole time I read it. I kept reading thinking there must be something redeeming about this book, but there really isn't. Don't waste your time or money.
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Summary: Happy Well Adjusted Normal Children who Sleep!
Review: On recomendation of many happy Babywise followers, I purchased the book after my son was born. And a whole new world opened for me....
He slept. He learned to put himself to sleep... Imagine not having to rock a baby to sleep. (And have time to spend with your husband) It works. My kids are very creative, happy, independent kids that thrive with consistent bedtimes. You have to find what works for you. Balance...
I can think of 20 families that I know used this book, and none of them had problems. Having your child able to fall asleep without your constant motion gives the child the ability to fall asleep on their own if they awaken in the middle of the night. My son at 3 is now read 2 books before bedtime, and climbs in bed with a third, and falls asleep by 7pm and sleeps til 6:30 - 7AM. My 20 mo falls asleep at 6:30 after one book, I lay her down, say goodnight and walk out of the room, she awakens at 7AM. My children are nurtured and happy kids. Try this book, it can change your life.
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Summary: An Awesome Approach to Infant Care
Review: For those of us who do not agree that "breastfeeding on demand" is the best way to go. Why make one's child scream for their lunch? If you only feed when they demand you are training them to cry for food. Instead, babywise offers a more loving approach where the baby is fed on a flexible schedule. The book recommends feeding a newborn every 2.5 - 3.5 hours. Guess what? The neo-natal intensive care unit of our hospital puts most babies on a 3 hour feeding schedule too - a schedule is not harmful. Ezzo even supplies a new mom with data to help her confirm her baby is thriving. All three of my babies slept through the night by the third month. They also feel no need to scream for their supper as they are comfy on their schedule. A baby that gets adequate sleep is a happy baby. Having a happy baby means having a happy mommy! Win-win.
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Summary: Not as Bad as Some May Think
Review: I am A graduate of The University of Alabama in Human Development and Family Studies. Although, I do not reccommend putting a child on a feeding schedule as an infant, I still reccomend this book as a learning tool. I've learned that if you do not pick up infants when they cry, they will not learn to trust you. However, there are some really great tips in these books that I do agree with on subjects like sleep props, highchair behavior, and sign language. Schedules are important I think , but when the child is OLDER and can understand what the schedule is. You dont want to end up as one of those parents who feed McDonalds every night because "thats all they'll eat." Or have everything put away and the child that didnt eat dinner at dinner time suddenly says they're hungry. WE have to realize that all of our children are different, and we cant use every method on them all the time. There are so many theories out there that have been proved by some and disproved by others. My advice is to learn all of the theories you can, and pull from them which ones you adopt and what is best for your child. But don't discount these books all together. There are some wonderful tips about how to keep your marraige strong and keep that relationship FIRST. After all, that was what got you to this point, right? I agree with proactive rather than reactive, but I do think it should be when a child is older and can understand the change better. I do not view it as corrective behavior because we all learn new ways of life as we grow. I plan to start my daughter on a schedule at around six mos or when I feel in my heart she can handle it. You decide whats best for you...but don't take ANY book as THE final word on parenting, and don't discount books as a whole that can be a valuable learning tool.
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Summary: Now Raising Second Healthy Baby With This Book!
Review: This book kept my sanity and helped my firt baby thrive and now that I've had a second baby it's helping her too. Following a lenient schedule my baby has no reason to cry. She know's when she'll be fed, when she will nap and is very happy!! At 8 weeks she was sleeping 6 hours through the night. At 12 weeks; 10 hours. She has doubled her weight and our doctor thinks we're doing a great job. This book does not in any way endorse starving your child. It keeps them well fed and well napped and well loved. I highly reccomend it to all parents!
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