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|  | Author: Marc Weissbluth
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Rating:  1248 reviews
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Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Pages: 345
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0449004023
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.928498
EAN: 9780449004029
ASIN: 0449004023
Publication Date: April 12, 2003
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Condition: The book is clean but may have highlights.
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 LOVE LOVE LOVE this book August 11, 2009
xoxo (Nashville, TN)
I have read a couple of different sleep/baby books and this one is the best. A friend recommended this to me and I have since recommended it to others. It is the perfect book for those taking a middle of the road approach. Not too rigid, but not too loosey goosey. I was able to get my daughter to lay down and go to sleep on her own pretty early with this book. (not quite there with my second baby - he's only 4 months old). This book gives many case studies, so you are most likely going to find a story similar to yours. It starts with infants and goes through toddlers, including many challenges such as colic and headstrong toddlers. This book gives you realistic expectations and sound advice. Also has chapter at end on how to get through changes in routine and bumps in the road such as vacations.
good stuff August 7, 2009
elc2009 (Pasadena, CA United States)
I appreciate books that contain research to back up theories and recommendations. This book was a timely recommendation when I was struggling with getting my 4 month old to sleep during the night so that I could function as a somewhat normal human being when at work. His recommendation to not let (or at least try) my 3-4 month old to have more than 2 hours of wakefulness. Totally makes sense. I hope this book continues to give me good advice that makes sense.
Great Ideas that Really Work August 5, 2009
someonefewa (El Segundo, CA USA)
We bought this book when our son was a baby. We have never had any sleep problems with our son. It doesn't have a huge number of ideas in it, but the ones that are there really work. I wish I could buy this book for every new parent. Our friends are astonished that our son sleeps so well and never gets out of bed after he's put down. I credit this book. On the downside, I wish he would be more accepting of cosleeping.
very helpful, but you must read it August 4, 2009
speechy (pa)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'll start by saying my daughter is 11 months old and we have been using this book from the beginning, every single suggestion in it has worked. That being said, this book is not set up in the best most organized way and it can be difficult to read. That is why I think there are negative reviews...people don't quite understand what Weissbluth is saying and jump to the wrong conclusions. I have heard him accused of heartless cry-it-out. This is untrue. Yes, Weissbluth does recommend what some people refer to as cry-it-out...but only in certain circumstances. Your child must be old enough, you the parent must be able to handle it, and your child must be of the disposition to handle it. He freely admits that cry-it-out is not the best for every child and he gives alternate suggestions. He is not against co-sleeping or breastfeeding and he also suggests that babies may still need to be fed overnight well into the 9th month and that you should always go to your baby if you think he or she is hungry. I'll state that again, you should always feed your child when hungry. That's right, it is not recommended by this book that you ignore your child's basic needs. People that are stating otherwise have not read this book carefully. This doesn't sound so heartless to me. But it is also proof that this book is not written well that people are able to jump to such negative conclusions about this book, if you don't read carefully you may miss some critical advice. Weissbluth also provides research studies to back his claims up. As a professional with a master's degree, this is important to me. This man knows what he is doing. I now understand the infant sleep cycle and how to help my baby reach her sleeping potential. This is a long read and like I said, not organized well. I think for some people the reading material is over their heads. It is a shame it could not be more user friendly. Also, there are some individuals that are unwilling to entertain the notion of crying it out under any circumstances. This is not the book for you then, I would suggest "The No Cry Sleep Solution" By Elizabeth Pantley. But don't give this book negative reviews because you don't understand teaching your baby to self-soothe. Every parent is different, but this book does work if it is something you are willing to undergo. His information really hit home for me. His point that every time you go into your child and respond to his crying, you are depriving him of sleep and the ability to learn to soothe himself on his own made me really think. My baby was a horrible sleeper with no self-soothing abilities. I waited to try modified cry-it-out until 9 months. Now my baby soothes herself to sleep and is a much happier baby. But I listen to my baby's cries, if I think she needs me I always go to her. This book will work if you will let it work and come into it with an open mind. But all parents are different. If you are unwilling to let your baby cry at all, even at an older age, don't buy this book. Recognize that this approach is not for you, but don't knock it and give it negative reviews.
Another point, I am using the term "cry-it-out" loosely in this review but that is not exactly what is being recommended here. Throughout the book, you are taught to recognize your child's tired cues. When you catch your child on the wave of drowsiness and put them to bed at that point, crying should be minimal. When a child becomes over-tired, then they fight going to sleep and may cry. Some of these negative reviews seem to be from people that are anti any form of baby crying so they are twisting the meaning of this book and just searching for things to find wrong with it. This book was so meaningful and helpful to me and I consider myself a compassionate and caring mom. Don't let the negative reviews scare you off.
Excellent Resource - Not a Bible July 20, 2009
Mac_Biodiesel (Virginia)
I am just about done reading this book and have found it very illuminating. Here's the key to it: don't use it as a bible. You have to look at your situation with your baby(ies) and see if it matches the advice that Dr. Weissbluth gives. If it doesn't, then use a different resource. That said, I think this book would be a useful read for everyone.
The key piece of advice to take from this book is: learn how to tell when your child is starting to get tired (they slow down, space out, etc, but AREN'T fussy). At that point, IMMEDIATELY put them down to sleep. If you let them get to the point where they cry/fuss, then they have become over-tired and now their body is *fighting* sleep. Therefore, you will have an even harder time putting them down.
Dr. Weissbluth's contention is that the daily sleep needs of your child come before everything else in your life. Don't plan afternoon play dates or grocery shopping over your child's nap time, unless you plan to leave them at home with a sitter! "Naps-on-the-go" are NOT quality sleep for your child.
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