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Summary: It Works and Your Kid Will Thank You For It
Review: I've noticed that all the pro-Babywise folks seem so calm in their postings, while the anti-Babywise folks seem so violently upset about it (and often can't spell correctly)! Maybe they're not getting enough sleep at night and are filled with jealous rage at those of us who do ;) I feel sorry for their children who will most likely end up low-IQ, ADHD-afflicted antibiotics junkies who are afraid of their own shadows. At least it'll be less competition for my kids as adults.
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Summary: A 100% SUCCESS!!
Review: We used the principles in this book with both of our babies, with tremendous success. We now have a healthy and happy 3 year old and 1 year old who are well behaved, self confident, and such a blessing to our family. I'm so sorry this book has gotten so much bad publicity. I believe the Ezzos have a deep love for children and that their suggestions are indeed wise.
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Summary: Great book, that I have read over and over!
Review: My first child came home from the hospital on a four hour schedule and slept through the night at 6 weeks. She just came into the world that way. I knew I would never be as lucky with our second child. I bought the book while pregnant after seeing the results of friends who had a rough time at the beginning with their babies, but then saw amazing results within 10 weeks. I believe that people who are so opposed to this book think that you must follow it exactly. You should go with what is comfortable for you. I, as most of my relatives and friends all used this book as guideline, but also had their own way of doing certain things. You must go with your gut feeling, because every child and family is different. The main negative comment I have is that the book basically assumes that all mothers can and will breastfeed. At times it was difficult to make the bottlefeeding connection with all of the suggestions. However, at week 8 my son starting sleeping, napping, and eating on a schedule just as the book suggests. If you stick with the approach, it will finally all just "click" one day and you will find that life is happy for your baby and his or her happy and restful parents.
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Summary: Check out all your options.....
Review: There are tidbits of valuable information in this book, but overall I found it harsh and cold. I read lots of other books too, and found my baby deserved more than this one offered. Check out: Dr. Sears - The Baby Book and Elizabeth Pantley's - Kid Cooperation (How to Stop Yelling, Nagging and Pleading).
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Summary: Calm down, all of you!!
Review: I am amazed what a simple book can do. If you read the reviews, you would think there was a war between opposing zealots, each preaching that their way is the right way for YOU. I have news for all of you: Your way is the right way for you. If you don't like the advice in this book, don't incorporate it into your parenting. If you do like the advice, try to learn from it and use it. The subject matter is certainly not intended to be abusive to children. Nor, however, is it applicable to everyone who reads it. Books share ideas. They do not force you to do anything. The book is fine. We use some of the advice, but we are flexible enough to jettison other parts. Which sections do we personally use and not use? That's none of your business! My advice for all of you is to own, and read, more than one book on parenting and then work things out for yourself. Get a grip, people, before you go mad...
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Summary: The ONLY baby book I recommend to friends
Review: This book saved our sanity, and gave us a happy, content baby. Like everyone says, use common sense. My baby didn't sleep through the night until six months, but I was able to get her on a schedule early, and that made all the difference in the world. I fudged here and there on the suggestions, but the basic principals work. This is the only book I tell my pregnant friends they have to get.
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Summary: Why are parents listening to someone who is not a M.D.?
Review: I really don't understand the hype regarding this book. Parents first should be wary of someone trying to give advice based on his observations of raising his own children as well as the fact that this man is not medically trained. Why would you follow his advice over your doctor's? In a country where we are trying to discourage hitting our children in the name of discipline, how can a man who is affiliated with religion promote such an absurd thing. The most important thing is for parents to follow their instincts and parent from the heart and not to follow the ill advice of an untrained person.
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Summary: I only give it one star because zero was not an option
Review: I have never read anything so horrible in my life. It is all about convenience and ease for the parent. I'm shocked at how medically inaccurate it is and what a ridiculous characterization of attachment parenting Gary Ezzo portrays. It was a gift, one that I detest so fully that a landfill is too generous a resting place for it.
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Summary: Use Common Sense!
Review: I've been reading the reviews and in response to the negative reviews about this book I ask you...Did we read the same one? This book is an excellent resource and has worked very well with my first son who is now 4 months old and sleeps through the night. He is thriving and has already doubled his birth weight. Ezzo never said "ignore your baby's crys." His book gets you to think about why your baby is crying. He never said "train" your child. He said parent your child. This book helps you to really think about each situation in your child's life so that you can really get to know your baby and better be able to meet his or her needs. Use what works for you and ignore what doesn't. Being flexible is the key and by the way Ezzo talks about flexibility in almost every chapter. This is definatley not the rigid, cruel approach so many are making it out to be. I recommend this book to be used along side What to Expect the First Year. Good Luck!
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Summary: THANK YOU... THANK YOU .... FIVE STARS ALL THE WAY
Review: I am not one to write reviews, but I certainly can speak from personal experience about the merits of this approach to helping your child establish a restful sleeping pattern. We first learned of Mr. Ezzo's book from our close friends when they had a child. I was amazed at the baby's pleasant disposition. It was remarkable to see all of the behaviors described by 'Babywise' come to life. We had a baby the following year and also used the same approach. Our baby was sleeping through the night at seven weeks. He has a wonderful disposition that is reinforced by his ability to sleep and nap without difficulty. It works... it really works. Don't by swayed by the naysayers whom no doubt are so negative because they haven't had a good nights sleep in quite some time...
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