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baby wise- ever a good idea?

jess545jess545 member
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i remember baby wise on 0-6 and people were totally against it, but i am wondering if it's just bad for newborns or the whole concept of the book is no good. the reason i ask is b/c i called the pedi yesterday and told them about the sleep problems i was having with DD and she suggested that book. the reason i ask is b/c i don't really know that much about it. i have the ferber book and i am thinking of doing that. Any thoughts or advice would be great! thanks!?
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Re: baby wise- ever a good idea?

  • jamie5315jamie5315
    I've never read it but my friend used it for his twins and swears by it. I've heard good things about Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child from several people I know.
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  • goodtobethelarkstergoodtobethelarkster member

    I don't think it's ever a good idea since the dude who wrote it and developed the theories in there is a quack.

    There are lots of great books out there (Ferber, Baby Whisperer, etc.) that are written by reputable experts in the field of infant sleep.  Why not go with those instead of a book by Crazy Night School Mininster Guy, kwim?

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  • texasgurltexasgurl
    We used Sleep Easy Solution and I loved it. I still refer to it all the time. Similiar to HSHHC but much easier and quicker to read and gives you an exact plan.
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  • *Lu-Lu**Lu-Lu*

    I'm actually reading it right now in preparation for this baby.  So far, I really haven't read anything that I thought was crazy.  I think most people who bash the book have probably never read it.

    As with anything I read, I will take it with a grain of salt.  kwim?  It's not the bible.  I think the main point of the book is to have a routine of eat, wake, sleep.  To me that seems like a good idea. 

    If I were you, I'd read it and decide for yourself what you think.

    I've also read baby whisperer, hshhc and the ferber book. 

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  • eowynmneowynmn
    definitely go with ferber over babywise if you need to make a choice there.
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  • BlueBelle2004BlueBelle2004
    Having actually read the book (unlike others on this board who have very strong opinions about it) I would say that it is a logical and reasonable resource on infant sleep. Many would say that the author has no training in infant sleep- this may be true, but if his suggestions make sense, and work for your child, then you have nothing to lose. FWIW, I also read HSHHC, which was a bore to read, but had more specific details than BW. Hope you find a solution to your sleep issues!
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  • BlueBelle2004BlueBelle2004
    image*Lu-Lu*:

    So far, I really haven't read anything that I thought was crazy.  I think most people who bash the book have probably never read it.

    As with anything I read, I will take it with a grain of salt.  kwim?  It's not the bible.  I think the main point of the book is to have a routine of eat, wake, sleep.  To me that seems like a good idea. 

    If I were you, I'd read it and decide for yourself what you think.

    :ditto this::

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