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Summary: My Babywise Nephew
Review: I am so sorry but this is the sickest thing I have ever heard of. My poor 5 week old nephew is being subjected to this deprivation of comfort and it is making me sick.
I am the mother of 2 wonderful, confident, secure and very bright children. From the moment they were born - they were loved, fed, changed and comforted not when "I" felt like it but when they needed it.
I do not understand how anyone could let their baby lie in a crib and cry for forty five minutes for no reason at all. When all they want is to be held or comforted. How do you tell a 5 week old - sorry it's not your time to be held.
This is crazy and it's really putting a big strain on my relationship with my sister. I can't stand listening over the phone to my nephew cry while she just goes about her business.
And worst of all the jack a-- that wrote this stupid book is her pediatrician.
God help you people.
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Summary: PLEASE DON'T BUY THIS BOOK
Review: There are many unsubstantiated (or just plain wrong) medical facts in this book. Ezzo is notorius for his negligent and abusive reccommendations. Babies have suufered malnurishment, dehydration, failure to thrive and even death because of parents following his program. He has no credentials and is not an "expert" of any kind. Do yourself a favor and save your money!
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Summary: uncaring parenting
Review: Christianity Today, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr Jay Gordon and many others have
denouced this book and the authors methods as being dangerous. Babies who are breastfed
on the scheduele included in the book, have suffered dehydration, failure to thrive, and severe
complications. Parents using this method have been convicted of child abuse! Please do not buy this book. Try The Baby book by Dr. Sears or You Baby and child by
Penelope Leach instead.
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Summary: Structure was the key formy 2 children.
Review: Truly this was a special gift when a friend had advised me to try this program. This program also comes with a video series. I had viewed the series with 5 other couples whm have had or were expecting children. Another friend who expecting her 6th child stated that her very 1st child was on a demand feeding schedule and has since done the baby wise technique on the other 5 children. She stated that is why she decided to ave 5 more children. Because of the baby wise phylosophy! I have done this baby wise technique with my first child 5 years ago and it worked in 6 to 8 weeks following her birth. With my son who is 10 months old it took a little longer to get him to sleep through the night. It took 11 to 12 weeks. I nursed both children until they were 4 and 7 months of age. They both also have very different personalities. This techniqu is very flexible and workable in any family situation provided that all parties cooperate with what you are doing. The crying can get on your nerves but usually doesn't last very long in the grand scheme of life. My babies are very well behaved most of the time and very friendly and enjoyable to be around. As kids are they do have there moments but are very well rounded socially and mentally. Excellent book and the most usefull tool since the diaper!:)
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Summary: It's the best gift a parent can give to their baby!
Review: This book was (and still is) a vital tool in the parenting process for my first child. My husband had used it for his two children from a previous marriage and swore by the techniques discussed in this book. Scheduling my baby girl has been the best thing that I have ever decided to do for her. Despite some of the negative reviews I read prior to purchasing the book, it was actually quite simple, I discovered nothing inhumane about it, and more than anything, my child is a very healthy and nurtured baby. By using the suggested techniques in the book, my baby was sleeping through the night by the time she was 3 months old. This was also a great tool in understanding the development stages of a baby. It gave me the confidence and knowledge to understand her and her behavior. I still use it as a reference guide to give me an idea of what to expect at the different levels of her development. I cannot say enough good things about this book...I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Don't waste your money.
Review: Ezzo has been proven to be a liar. He has left multiple churches in a scandle. For a Christian he is not very good at practicing the principles of Christianity.
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Summary: Terrible Parenting Advice
Review: Babywise is probably one of the worst books I have ever read. It forces babies into unhealthy schedules which are not supported by current pediatric practices.
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Summary: Baby Wise!!
Review: Some of these people did not read the same book as I. I followed the same "sleeping and eating routine" outlined in the book. My 4 week old went from eating every 1 1/2 hours to every 3 hours which made my life wonderful. Before reading this book, all I did was feed and change and my child would only take 15-20 minute naps. At 8 weeks, we was eating every three hours and taking at least 2 naps that lasted 90 minutes. As for starving him by following Baby Wise.....people read way too much into it. I never starved my child, just taught him to be on a schedule. As for striking a child....I never read where you actually "strike" a child. I read where you discipline them. I read to hold their hands down at the dinner table. I have been told by many people that I don't even know that stop and talk to my baby that he is the happiest baby they have ever seen. He smiles at everyone, and he is a baby wise baby. Just to let you know... my pediatrician told me at his 2 months check-up that if I wanted him to sleep through the night to let him cry for 45 minutes (same as baby wise). For the first night he cried 35 minutes. The next night 10..then 5. Now at 9 months we put him down and he never cries. As for being loved. This child knows that he is loved. We always hold him when he takes a bottle. We always play with him for hours each day, but he is also disciplined. He knows when it is bedtime and he knows his routine of a bath, a book, a prayer, and music. If you do not discipline you will have a child that doesn't behave. I am not saying STRIKE the child. As parents you are the boss and you are responsible for raising a child that can go out into public and behave. My daycare follows babywise..childwise and that is why I love it. It is structured. All babies are on the same schedule and sleep at the same time. My baby went from a daycare where he slept with the lights on while other babies cried to a daycare where they turn off the lights and have a fan that makes noise. They teach him to lay still on the changing table and keep his hands down when being fed. This is discipline...not abuse.
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Summary: On Becoming Baby Wise
Review: This book saved mine & my family's lives! It is easy reading for parents who are craving sleep again and some normality to their lives. The writers give great examples to follow to help you and your baby get back on track while still being plyable. It has been the most wonderful book I've read since the birth of my baby and I always recommend it to new mothers.
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Summary: Common Sense 101
Review: THe entire series of Babywise books is a must for all parents. There is nothing in the book but plain common sense. I can't understand why there is any controversy with these books. I have 2 children and know countless others who give this method rave reviews. I am continually told how enjoyable my children are and raising happy, healthy, and productive members of society is what it's all about.
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