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Summary: Not Very Wise
Review: I would like to start by saying that I have read both this book and its predecessor, Preparation for Parenthood, which is the Christian version and was NOT written with a doctor. They are almost identical.My biggest concern with the system outlined here is the authors' lack of credentials. Mr. Ezzo has a masters of arts, it's true, but that is because he has had life experience credited to him. He has no associate's or bachelor's degree from any university. His wife, Anne Marie, worked briefly as an RN close to 20 years ago. They have no formal training in child psychology, pediatrics, lactation...in other words, reading this book is like walking up to a grandma you see on the street and asking her for her opinion on how you're raising your child. My other concern is how they seem to set the parent up for an adversarial relationship with their child. I am all for parents being the leaders of their families. However, the practices this book encourages seem unnecessarily inflexible. If you are looking for a parenting manual that takes a more balanced and medically informed approach, I recommend The Complete Book of Christian Parenting and Childcare, by William Sears M.D. and his wife, Martha Sears, R.N., who have 8 kids themselves.
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Summary: on becoming babywise
Review: Across the united states pediatricians,lactation consultants,and respected Christian leaders are expressing their concerns about the parenting program offered in babywise. In 1996 the Orange county Child abuse prevention council of orange county ivestigated this program in response to the medical community's growing concern related to infants seen with dehydration,slow growth and development,as well as failure to thrive . The parents of these babies were following the parenting style taught in this book. The American Academy of Pediatrics continues to reaffirm its stance that the best feeding schedules are ones babies design themselves. A loving alternative to "babywise" is the attatchment style of parenting you can learn about in The Baby Book by William Sears.
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Summary: Speaking from experience
Review: We used the principles taught in this book with our first child and were very pleased with the results. Our son is happy, healthy and well behaved. The people who have babysat him all agree. Those who were skeptical about the scheduling (an aunt and a grand-mother) changed their minds after babysitting him and want their other grand-children to be given the same good care. It's not about making our lives easier as some suggest in their reviews. It's about a willingness to teach your children some values rather than leaving them on their own. Look around... they won't learn it on their own and no-one will teach them for you. This book will give you a very practical, hands-on set of guidelines, not just book knowledge. My sister used these principles with her children, several of our friends did as well. The response is consistent. Notice that those who give this book a bad review, in general, didn't use it. We're expecting our second child and will be reviewing the Ezzos teachings.
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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: After 4 weeks of endless sleep with my first child, my friend gave me this book to read. It was perfect. By six weeks she was sleeping through the night! I have read many things on this subject, including dehydration and failure to thrive. Well I am not sure where they are getting their information, but my daughter thrived wonderfully and dehydration was never a problem. Also schedules are so important for children. As parents we need to set the boundaries and direct them correctly. I don't believe in letting my children run my life for me. My daughter is happy and has a wonderful disposition. She is the love of my life and she knows that. Now that I have another baby (now 2 months old), I have put him on the same schedule as I did with my daughter and he is doing spectacular. I really disappointed by the narrow minded people that don't want to give their children a chance by directing them, instead of the children directing the parents!
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Summary: Sleeping better and feeling great
Review: Before I read this book, my son was sleeping in 2 to 3 hour blocks at night and during the day it seemed he was eating all day long. I started Baby Wise and within 2 days he was sleeping more and was on a daily schedule for the first time since coming home from the hospital. He was happier and so was I. Now about 3 1/2 wks later, he is sleeping through the night (about 8 hours), eating well, and very happy--so are we! Life has some organization to it and we are not sleep deprived zombies anymore. He is more playful and we are enjoying parenthood a lot more. As for the concerns that this approach will reduce weight gain--not so. My son has put on almost 10 lbs since birth and the doctor is extremely pleased with his growth. Some also think that you have to let them cry, but my child has not had to at all. Sometimes I let him fuss a little which my doctor told me I could do from the start--but he has never "cried it out". We know several parents who tried this and it has worked for all of them. Hope it works for you too!
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Summary: Before you buy Babywise
Review: Although you'd hardly know it from reading the reviews or thebook itself, Babywise remains very controversial. ................. It is important that you understand the context in which this book was written. The premise and arguments are very seductive; they can even convince you that you are remiss as a parent if you don't implement the Babywise "infant management system". They are, in fact, mostly the parenting philosophies if the author and the science cited to support many of his claims has been called into question. Do your baby a favor and get the facts behind this book before you give in to it's promise.
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Summary: Thank goodness for this book!
Review: This book should be a best seller. My husband and I read and followed this book closely with our first baby and he is extremely happy and healthy. Everyone who meets him can't believe how happy he is and what a great dispostion he has! A number of co-workers and friends have also followed the babywise prinicals with similar sterling results! Thank you Mr. Ezzo!
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Summary: READING BABYWISE: A CAUTIONARY TALE
Review: My husband and I read Babywise and followed most of the "rules" As predicted, our daughter began sleeping through the night at 8 weeks. Having said that, I would warn parents that the tenor and tone of this book and its sequel are a bit hard to swallow. As a new mother I found the "voice" of the book to be misogynistic - if things don't work out, it's Mom's fault. My husband felt the book gave little advice on how he could play an active role in our daughter's life, other than to hold things together if I invariably broke down. This book was of no help whatsoever in transitioning from the home to daycare. Clearly, the authors do not approve of mothers who work outside the home. Finally, we completely ignored the rules about crying - if my daughter cried, I gave her comfort and held her as long as she needed and she still learned to fall asleep on her own.
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Summary: Success of My Breastfeeding .... Happy Happy Baby!
Review: This book is THE book for parents who want happy,secure, well fed and well rested children that are a joy to be around for both the parents and others. My child is now 10 months old. He is breastfed and the routine described in Babywise has allowed me to continue despite my return to work when he was 3 months. I began using the sleeping principles when he was 5 weeks old and within 3 days he was sleeping comfortably through the night. Now he loves his bed and bedtimes are NEVER a problem. I was afraid to allow him to cry at first but when I did he cried only 8 minutes the first time--- poor baby was so sleep deprived because I was trying so many attachment parenting priciples that he was fussy all the time and never getting really good sleep. The hardest thing was allowing crying but I sincerely feel that it is a very natural part of parenting and the book clearly explains when to respond to a cry and when it may be best not to. This book explains in detail how to establish sleeping and feeding routines that teach good habits for a lifetime.
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Summary: On Becoming Babywise
Review: This book is the best book for surviving the newborn months that I have ever found. Finally a book that says it's OK for the PARENT be in charge instead of the child. Our baby at 8 weeks old was waking up every hour to hour and a half. Both my husband and I were exhausted and in desperation he picked up this book. I read it at 11am in the morning and that night, our child only woke up twice, a welcome switch from 4 or 5 times! My mother in law asked why our baby doesn't ever cry like his cousin and I explained that he knows his needs will be met on a regular basis and he doesn't need to cry to get fed, changed or napped. If you follow this book, your child will be happier, sleep better and cry less (and you will sleep better and cry less too!)
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