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Summary: the best night's sleep
Review: I found this book particularly interesting for it's background of the misguided history behind the Western tradition of putting children down to bed by themselves. It also contains narrative of the author's personal experiences with her own children.
The book also addresses naysayers (such as have been in the news in 2003) in its criticism of how data is being collected and interpreted by researchers. I can't believe that some other readers are reporting this book useless simply because it doesn't tell you exactly how far from your body you should place the baby nor report which brand of this-and-that you should purchase! This is not an instruction manual because it thoughtfully presumes that the reader will employ some instinct and good sense before sharing her bed.
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Summary: the best night's sleep
Review: I found this book particularly interesting for it's background of the misguided history behind the Western tradition of putting children down to bed by themselves. It also contains narrative of the author's personal experiences with her own children.
The book also addresses naysayers (such as have been in the news in 2003) in its criticism of how data is being collected and interpreted by researchers. I can't believe that some other readers are reporting this book useless simply because it doesn't tell you exactly how far from your body you should place the baby nor report which brand of this-and-that you should purchase! This is not an instruction manual because it thoughtfully presumes that the reader will employ some instinct and good sense before sharing her bed.
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Summary: The strange thing the 'West' do
Review: I have just finished the book and was surprised on the cruelty the 'West" has been doing to their own children (by leaving them alone in the night, leaving them to cry). I realise now that I am fortunate to have come from a culture where co-sleeping is common. I have a 15-month old daughter and we co-sleep. When I talked to my mother today about this book, both of us shoke our head, knowing that the 'West' actually has to write a book to talk about the benefit of something so obvious. If the 'West' wants to save more babies from accidents, perhaps they can begin by preventing the parents from transporting their babies in cars.
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Summary: EVERY EXPECTANT MOTHER SHOULD READ THIS BOOK!!
Review: I loved this book so much that I loaned it to my best friend. She also loves this book. We both wish we would have read it while we were expecting. And I'm buying a copy to send to my stepsister, who is expecting her first baby this summer. This book is very well researched. Once I started reading I could not stop. Even if you don't think you would want to share a bed with your baby, read this book.
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Summary: Co-sleeping should be the preferred approach for parents...
Review: I read this book and my wife had also checked out The Family Bed. The single most thing that amazes my wife and me is that there is even a debate about co-sleeping. We grew up in a different culture and co-sleeping is the most common approach every parent uses in our culture. Some use a variation where they put the crib in their bedroom right next to their own bed. Look, we can't generalize. I believe that there are 2 key variables involved in this decision. First, the sleeping "stability" of parents. If parents are not all over the bed at night, child is relatively safe. We bought a king size bed just before our daughter was born to make sure that all 3 of us had plenty of room in bed. The second variable is the child. Our daughter is very energetic and she wouldn't stay in a crib for 5 seconds if we are not around. Our next door neighbor's son, on the other hand, can sit in his stroller for all day with a pacifier in his mouth and not complain. This kid sleeps in his crib in a separate bedroom and doesn't cry at night. Ultimately for us, it boils down to one thing - we are crazy about our girl and want to enjoy every possible moment with her. Then why in the world would we leave her in a crib by herself? That's why we believe that all parents should consider co-sleeping option because we think it's the best for the child.
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Summary: Loved it so much--I bought two!
Review: I stumbled across this book after I began sleeping with my newborn. This is my fifth child (two were adopted as toddlers, so he is my third birth child.) My other children slept with me on occassion, but never on a regular basis. Now, as an older mother (it has been 15 years since I gave birth to my last child), I have a new appreciation for the miracle of birth, and for the miracle that my newborn is. I couldn't bear to put him in his basinette in the hospital, and he has slept with me since the day he was born, even though we purchased a basinette and a crib for him. Although I have older children, I was not aware of the practice of co-sleeping or the family bed. When people asked how and where my son was sleeping, I found myself apologetically explaining how I felt the need to keep him with me at night. This book opened my eyes to the benefits of co-sleeping for myself and for my son. I no longer feel embarrassed to admit that he sleeps beside me. Before I read the book I already began to worry about the day that I would have to move him to his crib...I felt I would only be able to come up with excuses for a limited period of time, then I would have to succumb to societal and family pressure and do what everyone else thought was right regardless of how it felt. Now I have the knowledge and the courage to stand up to all those who question, and proudly and wisely defend my decision to sleep with my baby for as long as it benefits us both. He will move only when we are ready. Not only did the book make me feel more confident in my decision and my defense of it, but it provides much information on cultural attitudes concerning co-sleeping worldwide. It also gives practical advice and explains how to make your bed a safe place for your baby. The author is obviously an advocate of co-sleeping as well as "wearing your baby" and "attachment parenting" and does promote breastfeeding. This is a book that I will keep on my bookshelf forever. In fact, after I read it, my puppy helped herself to pages 1-17, so I bought a second copy.
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Summary: THIS BOOK CHANGED MY LIFE!
Review: My daughter was maybe a day old when I brought her to bed with me in the hospital because she wouldn't stop crying. The nurse came in and said, "they learn that 'trick' right away." I can't tell you how many health care professionals told me that my several-day-old infant was manipulating me or playing tricks on me and how I was the parent and had to take control before it got out of hand. How rediculous was that? I wish I'd read this book when I was pregnant. May daughter is 19 months old now and when she was an infant, I made sure she didn't get into the "bad habit" of sleeping with us. I even got her out of our bedroom and into her own by the time she was two months old so as not to get her too used to being even in the same room with us. I was very proud of myself for doing the "right thing." While I read this book I couldn't help but feel guilty because I'd given into to advice from well-meaning doctors, family members and friends even though it went against my own instincts. I even cried. My toddler now sleeps on a mattress on the floor in our room and climbs into bed with us whenever she wishes. No more spending and hour and a half in the middle of the night trying to get her back to sleep after a nightmare and no more being frightened and alone in the dark for her. I'm selling the cradle and crib and the next child will sleep with us from the start. I'm going to buy one of these books for every expecting parent I know! The life-changing message for me was to trust my instincts and do what feels right. Nevermind what everyone else says you should do.
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Summary: A good book that states the obvious, but...
Review: My husband and I agree with the premise of sleep sharing and are doing so with our 2 little ones. However, if you are looking for a book that offers practical tips on the transition from your bed to theirs, keep looking.
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Summary: WELL-RESEARCHED AND SANE ADVICE FROM AN EXPERIENCED MOTHER
Review: This book has been around for 10 years, though maybe not in the U.S. The author openly summarises (well, re-writes) Jean Liedhoff's The Continuum Concept, just putting it in a contemporary British context. Most useful sections are on touching (eg. on why swaddling is always a poor substitute for a mother's skin), breast-feeding "failures" (women having lost so much confidence in their ability to feed their baby, a peculiarly western condition) and practical advice on how to avoid cracked nipples, engorgemnt etc - i.e. constant feeding, most importantly, night feeding. All chapters point to one given, that you must have your baby in bed with you at night. She even changes her doctor's mind on the subject, so beware, she'll probably change yours if you are a sceptic or have never tried it! If you are afraid that "wearing" your baby will give you a bad back and will make you a martyr, read this book. The author states that her baby felt lighter at 8 months than at 8 days!! The best sections are at the end, Practically Speaking (common questions answered) and Yes, but... (common accusaitons of co-sleeping rebutted). Really good present for any new parent who is not getting a decent night's sleep.
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Summary: This is a must for all mothers to be!!
Review: This book highlights the most important factor for you and your baby. After being carried by you for 9 months and felt everything you have felt, and been kept warm and cozy it is essential for your baby to never feel alone. I have followed this book as a bible from the word go and must say it is the best book I have on my shelf and should be compulsary reading for all mums to be! I cannot recommend this book highly enough. To keep you and your baby happy always!
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