 |
|
Title: The Baby Sleep Book: The Complete Guide to a Good Night's Rest for the Whole Family (Sears Parenting Library)
ISBN: 0316107719
Author:
William Sears
Martha Sears
Robert Sears
James Sears
Publicate Date: 2005-10-26
Publish: 2005-10-26
List Price: $14.99
Average Customer Rating: 4.0
Format: Paperback
 |
|
|
|
|
Amazon Lowest New Price: $4.78
Amazon Lowest Used Price: $2.64
Amazon Merchant Price: $10.19
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Customer Review: |
|
1: So glad I found this book when I did!
I have recommended this book to countless parents I have encountered in person and on the web. It is full of gentle, commonsense tips to getting a good night's sleep, as well as negotiating the "politics" of family sleep. All of the information is backed by science, and it makes a compelling argument against some of the more hard-core approaches--commonly called "sleep training"--which are variations on the old "cry-it-out" method. Do your baby - and your sanity - a favor and ignore the advice that runs contrary to your best parenting tools--your instincts.
Unlike some other parenting philosophies and books on baby sleep, you can rest assured that any techniques you take away from this book will NOT be harmful to your child, in the short- or long-run. But, the beauty is that you do not have to follow it to the tee to be deemed a "good" parent. You can use what works for you and leave the rest. You can come back to it when your child is older or when you have another baby, and it will still be relevant and sound information you can rely on.
Be forewarned: there is not a prescribed sleep "program" to follow in this book, for good reason. All babies are different (just like adults!), and what works for one will not work for another. Save yourself a lot of headache and heartache; don't buy into the notion that you need to follow an "expert's" sleep regimen in order to be a good parent or have a so-called good sleeper.
For parents who appreciate well-researched and logical information on raising healthy children, but also want to follow their hearts and do what feels right, I also recommend Healing Our Children: Because Your New Baby Matters! Sacred Wisdom for Preconception, Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting (ages 0-6) by Ramiel Nagel.
|
2: Attachment parenting fan
I have always been a fan of Dr. Sears. I was really excited to find his book on how to soothe your baby to sleep. Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to read the book due to lack of time. I have two kids and at a age when they need my attention. I am sure I will love his advice because it coincides with mine about 99 % of the time.
I always recommend Dr. Sears books. However, only if you believe in Attachment parenting.
|
3: The Right Solution For Your Baby
It helped me. This book understands that there is not one sleep solution and helps you find the right solution for your family. After trying and failing at other sleep methods, I bought this book. With the help and encouragement of this book, we figured out our son and we were able to help him learn to relax and go to sleep. Now he goes to bed very easily and stays there all night.
|
4: Great resource!
This book provided a great review of how babies sleep and dispelled a lot of myths that I hear from family and friends. I learned and continue to apply what I've read into my life with my baby. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to do the best for their baby.
|
5: It helped me
I have a 22 month old that still does not sleep through the night, but we get a restful night sleep... and this book helped us a lot, it gave us tips, on how to improve our sleep time. And I know that I wont ever will sleep same as I did before I was a mom, and I never expected to do it. I was only able to EBF her for a year, but we co-sleep, and find this sleep arrangement to be the best of all. My husband can't be with her during the day, but they bond at night, during their sleep. They do grow up fast, so I'm all for enjoying every single minute I have with her... I know that eventually she is going to ask to sleep on her own bed, but we are not looking forward to that day.
Many people ask about sex life while co-sleeping, and I can only say that ours is more creative and fun, we just don't stick sex to night time on the bed anymore. Life can't be better!!!
|
|
|
|
|
