Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Marc Weissbluth Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
Book Review: Frightening.
Summary: 1 Stars
Rocking and nursing, says the author, are detrimental to the child. Checking on the child during the night and offering sympathy and comfort are taboo as well. By doing those things, parents are spoiling their children and setting up bad habits that will haunt them for the rest of their lives. By avoiding them, even at the expense of screaming until hoarse and vomiting - and beyond! - we are creating autonomous, well-behaved members of society.
Heaven forfend that parents might actually consider being PARENTS to their CHILDREN. After all, we wouldn't want to miss out on a little sleep just so we can reassure our children that parents will always be there for them no matter what.
If you bought this pile of tripe, I urge you to return it and find something else.
Book Review: Was Okay
Summary: 3 Stars
I actually borrowed this from the library and read it before deciding to buy, so I knew what I was buying. Still, it's just okay. It has some really good information, but I didn't feel it really said step-by-step what you should do. I also felt that the author repeated himself a lot and that the information wasn't very well organized (basically he could have used a better editor who was willing to reorganize it).
For example, he talks about how babies will most likely be able to start a sleep schedule when they're 3 to 4 months old, but then has a story about an 8 week old who he helped the parents put on a sleep schedule, but didn't really explain how or whether this was a good idea (it sounded like the parents had to just because the mom went back to work. Could I, should I, try to put my 2 month old on a sleep schedule, too, even though I'm not going back to work, just because I want more sleep? What is the likelihood he'll be able to be put on a sleep schedule early? These questions aren't answered).
But I figured for the $10, it was worth buying the book for reference. I think that "The Sleepeasy Solution" is better in that it goes through step by step what you should do and at what age. If you only buy one book I'd try that one (or borrow from the local library). For children before 3 months, I'd try "The Happiest Baby on the Block." It's a great book for how to soothe newborns and help them sleep.
Book Review: Healthy sleep habits, happy child
Summary: 5 Stars
You must buy this book to help with your child's sleeping! Buy it as soon as the baby is born so you understand your child's sleep habits. The earlier you understand the way your child's mind and body works, the easier it will be for them to sleep!Book Review: Informative
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this book on a recommendation because I was having trouble getting my child to sleep. As I was reading the book I found myself appalled by the practices this author was suggesting. If you are all for the cry it out method in any shape or form this is by all means the way to go. I wouldn't recommend this book.Book Review: Finally real scientific answers
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is empowering. Finally, not just a Dr. but a sleep expert explains how and why to get my children in bed.
Also he seems have not political or social agenda. It's just the facts. I love it and I already feel better knowing I have a plan.