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Summary: WOW! A Great Book!
Review: As an older first time mom, I found this book to be a wonderful resource. I went back to it again and again. My 14 month old daughter goes to bed at 7pm and wakes at 7am....and has done that for a long time. People are always amazed at how easily she goes down for naps. I read many books but this was a terrific resource. It answered so many questions during the challenging time of infancy.
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Summary: READ BEFORE LISTENING TO NEG REPORTS!!!
Review: I was told by LLL at a breastfeeding class NOT to adhere by the principles of babywise. She said they cautioned new moms to feed only every 4 hours. THIS IS NOT TRUE!!!! It says for the first 3-4 months to feed every 21/2 to 3 hours and when necessary every 2 hours - growth spurt, etc. My daughter was born into the 15th percentile, and by her 2 week apt she was up to the 40th percentile by adhering to these principles. And as for the milk supply- they must say, in the first book, to CONTSTANTLY MONITOR your milk supply. It seemed to me every other paragraph. And it gives very extensive indicators of babies thriving. Everyone always comments to me what a "good baby" she is. She is always soooo happy after a good night's rest. I learned how to listen to her cries- some are for messy diapers, some are for being tired and some are for hungry. I learned to assess what she needed - and she knows always when to expect going down for the night. She wakes up very happy after 8 hours and I know its because she feels well rested. Many of my friends have children that are 18 months old who still wake up 2 to 3 times to eat at night - and many are pregnant with their 2nd- GOOD LUCK ON THEIR SANITY!!! I thought this was very helpful for me to tell if I have fed enough on one side - did my milk come to the cream stage. And just keeping to the principle of keeping her awake AFTER a feeding instead of going right to sleep was sooo good for her. So before you listen to all these negative reports, who apparantly have either not read the books or misintereperated, read it for yourself!!!!
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Summary: Be forewarned before you read this book!
Review: As a lay breastfeeding counselor, I was surprised to receive so many calls from mothers complaining their babies were not gaining weight according to their doctors' expectations. I never could understand why the mothers would refuse to explain why they would not feed their babies more often, especially on the days most experienced mothers know to be "high frequency" nursing days, usually resulting in their babies' growth spurts. Since the mothers were holding back information, I always wondered why, until I found out they were not to admit to being members of Gary Ezzo's parenting classes. Sounds cultish to me. Please, before you buy his books, do a quick search on the 'net. Do you really want to chance buying into a parenting manual with that much negative information coming from more reputable parenting sources? Just enter Gary Ezzo, scroll down past his book links, and then do your own research. A concerned mother of four very well-adjusted, grown children
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Summary: Best Book Ever for A consitent Life: Both Parent & Child!
Review: I could not reccomend this book enough. I had no idea on what to expect when my first daughter was born and I did not want to play the guessing game going through this wonderful new experience. My daughter is now 24 months and has the best sleep pattern I know. She began sleeping through the night by 3 months with the advice of this book. Still today, she takes an hour and a half nap everyday. Wakes at 6:30-7:00am and is in her own bed by 8:00-8:30 pm. I know that if I did not have the proper tools I would still be guessing. I feel for those that don't at least educate themselves, read and then decide for themselves which way they will go. At least become aware of your choices. There is help. Children CAN sleep through the night at an early stage with proper guidance. Children CAN learn to sleep in their own beds and they CAN and should have naps and lastly, routine keeps a child happy and a parent sane!! Again, best book ever.
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Summary: Wow!
Review: It's hard for me to comprehend the negative comments about this book. It was suggested to me upon finding out that I was pregnant with our first (due in 2004). I ordered it and read it. I was hesitant at first to mention it, but then I did mention it to a friend that I used to babysit for. I had not realized that she used some of the methods (not all) outlined in the Babywise book! Her two children (at the time I kept them ages 2 and 3 months) were the easiest children I have ever babysat! They ate when they were supposed to, didn't demand snacks in-between meals and went to bed without fussing. All I had to do was read them one story, tuck them in with a goodnight kiss, and leave the room. Even the 3 month old put himself to sleep! While I may not follow all of the guidelines suggested I will definitely be implementing some of the techniques into my parenting skills.
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Summary: Do some research on Gary Ezzo before buying any of his books
Review: http://www.ezzo.info My heart breaks for children parented the way Ezzo advocates. Children need to feel loved and secure, and need to be treated with respect. If you want convenience, don't have kids. Trying to fit them into a convenient schedule may seem appealing, but you're setting them up for emotional problems later by following this method.
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Summary: A WISE book for parents who want wisdom!
Review: We have raised two toddlers now using the wisdom in the Baby Wise books by Ezzo. Our children are both far more well adjusted than others who have not been raised with these principles. They are more respectful, obedient and fun. In fact, we have yet to experience the "Terrible Two's and Three's" and our children are 4 1/2 and 2 1/2. We credit the principles outlined in these books for much of our parenting success. And yes, we do expect that there will be challenges in the future - but we know we will be utilizing the advice from Ezzo's library!
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Summary: be careful
Review: Be sure to check out ezzo.info before buying this book - the author is a dangerously unqualified man whose books have caused serious problems for many infants.
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Summary: Ezzo's "medical" advices are unfounded!
Review: Babywise leads to some dangerous parenting practices. For breastfeeding mother, Ezzo's feeding schedule can lead to low milk production due to lack of breast stimulations in the early months. "Ezzo babies" have been known to suffer from failure to thrive. The Babywise method are against American Academy of Pediatrics' reccomendations. The authors offer advice based on their opinions and narrow minded card-board examples. The two paint a picture that attachement parenting (AP) are for people who don't have a good marriages and spoil their child bcause they don't know how to handle things. Ezzo and Bucknam commented that AP parents can't even use a babysitter to go on a date because their children are not as independent. They suggest that holding a baby or using a baby carrier "supresses" a child's cry an ths child is comforted by the proximity of the parents not develope a relationship with mom and dad. I've read that section of the book a few times and still don't understand how they can say that. The authors also suggest that at one month of age that the parents "might have at least one playtime a day when the baby has your full attention for fifteen minutes or so." (p. 130) It might be just me, but 15 minutes doesn't sound like a lot. Babies aren't brought into this world to be left in cribs and playpens. Many of his medical research are opinions and are not bases on studies. Please visit [ezzo info website] for more infomation.
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Summary: This book is dangerous!
Review: The author of this book is not qualified to give parenting advice! He makes unsubstantiated medical claims, and his "system" is potentially dangerous to young infants. Please look to Dr. Marc Weissbluth's "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child for sound, effective advice on how to help your baby sleep better.
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