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Summary: Use this book with some common sense and reap the benefits.
Review: We read all the criticisms of the book. Most seem premised on the supposedly extreme tactics. However, note that the book advises parents to use their common sense and to adjust its advice accordingly. My wife and I used the basic premises in this book, adjusted according to gut instinct and common sense, and our daughter sleeps like a champ. Everything the book said would happen has happened. She started sleeping through the night at 7 weeks; she doesn't cry when she wakes up -- she "plays" in the crib; she is always cheerful when she is awake. She has slept through the night (knock on wood) for 3 straight months. I highly recommend this book. Do not be deterred by the criticisms -- read it yourself, adjust it to fit your values and goals, and use it. (Incidentally, there has been some ciriticism that Ezzo is a religious zealot. My wife and I are not particularly religious, and have not found the book at all "preachy." It is about sleep, not religion). We are giving this book to all our expectant parent friends with the same advice: read it with common sense, and you will get more sleep and have a happier baby.
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Summary: The book's philosophy & ideas makes parenting so easy!
Review: Following Baby Wise has made parenting so easy. My husband and I are so rested and so are our kids! My daughter slept thru the night by 3 weeks and my son by 7 weeks - just like the book promises. They are now 1 1/2 and 3 years old and still sleep great on their own and around 12 hours at night. The book gives common sense advice that you wouldn't normally think about so I am so thankful to this book and its' authors!
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Summary: Wise alternative to postmodern "attachment parenting"
Review: We're not wholehearted endorsers of the entire Ezzo program, but "Babywise" has worked very well in raising our two (now three) children. The best thing about it: love for our kids does not mean smothering attention and instant gratification of every whimper with the breast or shoulder. The practical benefits (besides babies who quickly sleep through the night) have included children who are comfortable in their own spaces, are secure and happy with strangers and other family members (even if mom and dad are out of the room), learn the importance of structure and routine, and who develop a relation with their parents based on trust, not proximity. This book also stands out for pointing out that "attachment parenting" is neither ancient nor biblical nor "natural", but based on Spock and modern psychobabble. Properly applied, these principles are valuable for any parent.
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Summary: Great advice! Our baby was sleeping 8hrs/night by 7 weeks.
Review: Instructions and guidlines are easy to follow. I've shared the book with many friends and everyone has experience the same success!
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Summary: It's your choice
Review: I used this book to help with our baby who was premature. He is now a healthy and happy 13 lbs baby with chunky little legs!!!Mr. Ezzo has even stated in his book that parents need to research which methods are best for them and their baby. Please respect other people's decisions to use this book as a GUIDE (NOT A BIBLE)
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Summary: The schedule works!
Review: At 8 weeks old, our baby was sleeping 8 hours straight at night. By easing him into a schedule, he learned to expect some order to his day. Knowing what to expect and having some structure is a source of security for your baby. This is not a harsh technique. When your baby is on a schedule, you can be too. This is a great book to give you some guidelines. But use your better judgment. You don't have to agree with every suggestion.
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Summary: This might explain Littleton
Review: If you want to know how to create an uncommunicative and violent adolescent read this book. Crying is a babies first attempt at communication. If you ignore it then the baby will learn that communication is pointless.
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Summary: Not for Parents Interested in Raising Healthy Children
Review: Everyone struggles with parenting, but Babywise is not the answer for tired parents. The best way to get your baby to sleep through the night is to follow your heart and tuck that baby in with you and nurse on demand. Not only will your baby thrive physically, but their developing brain will get the important nutrients it needs as well.
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Summary: A wonderful life-giving book for all new parents
Review: When we brought our new daughter home from the hospital, we had no idea what lay in store for us - a night that would probably discourage us from having any more children. Not being able to go to bed until 4:30 a.m. was very upsetting. A friend had let us borrow her copy of the original Baby Wise. We quickly scanned through the book to at least begin to normalize life again. What a blessing it was! At eight weeks she was sleeping through the night and now, being almost three, is a great joy to us and to all that meet her. Thank you to Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam M.D. for saving our sanity!
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Summary: The 'me' generation strikes back (at their kids)
Review: This book is one-half common sense tips, and the other half abuse for convenience sake of parents who don't want to be bothered by children - even their own. It will fit nicely in the trash can.
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