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Tell me about these books.

JustcallmeGG2JustcallmeGG2 member
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In the other books, you mentioned  HSHHC (what is that?), Babywise and the Baby Whisperer?

Can someone give me an idea about the books and which one you recommend if I was to read just one?




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  • SweetBijouSweetBijou
    I read HSHHC (Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child) and found it really useful.  My boys are almost two and I've picked it up occassionally when their habits start to change. I haven't read the other two.
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    I didn't use any of these books, but Babywise is controversial.  Google it. If I remember correctly, the AAP came out against it.
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  • angelfire02angelfire02 member
    I read Babywise and am going with the EASY schedule as much as possible.  I liked that the author is realistic about things changing and you not always being able to stick with the exact same schedule.  Like going on vacation or having people over, the schedule may get messed up but it's ok, your kid isn't going to grow a second head because they are a little off for a day or two.  Hearing that things were more flexible was a nice change from some of the other stricter books.  I think you need to check out the different ideas and see which fits best with your lifestyle and your parenting beliefs. :)  My best piece of advice would only be to not do nothing, find something that works and go with that.  A schedule of some sort can save your sanity!
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  • hlsgarciahlsgarcia

    I read Babywise and have skimmed through my copy of HSHHC. I personnally didn't see what made BW so controversial. It's not meant to be taken in a 'black/white' way. It's meant to be flexible and help you establish a routine that can be flexible. But to each their own. For us the BW routine (Eat, Awake time, Sleep time) worked great. If it were up to me, I'd read Babywise. It was recommended to me by multiple people.

    I didn't read the Baby Wisperer so I can't comment on that one. I think PP's suggestion about finding out about each method and then figuring out which is best for your family is the best thing do. GL!

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    I read Babywise and have skimmed through my copy of HSHHC. I personnally didn't see what made BW so controversial. It's not meant to be taken in a 'black/white' way. It's meant to be flexible and help you establish a routine that can be flexible. But to each their own. For us the BW routine (Eat, Awake time, Sleep time) worked great. If it were up to me, I'd read Babywise. It was recommended to me by multiple people.

    I didn't read the Baby Wisperer so I can't comment on that one. I think PP's suggestion about finding out about each method and then figuring out which is best for your family is the best thing do. GL!

    This.  Babywise worked quite well for us but I followed it loosely.  Healthy sleep habit, happy child( I read the twin version) was the book that helped me the most.  I love that book.  I also bought the video Happiest baby on the block.  That video and HSHHC got me through my first 3 months. 

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  • macchiattomacchiatto member

    That was me. :)
    Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child was definitely the most useful of the 3 for me. He has a Twins version that is much shorter. It is also helpful but has far less reference info in it (e.g. general info on sleep, detailed sections by age group on sleep needs, trouble-shooting guides, etc.). But Baby Whisperer was helpful for more general baby stuff besides sleep.


    Babywise is OK but I just didn't find it that specific or helpful and it's not as solidly research-based; I agree with pp that the main reason it's controversial is because some parents abandon common sense and ignore the book's repeated message to "if your baby is hungry, go ahead and feed him/her." Some parents try to follow it too rigidly which is very bad for the babies' health. A lot of the MoMs in my local twins club swear by Babywise though, and I know there are other MoMs here who really like it.

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  • JustcallmeGG2JustcallmeGG2 member
    Thanks ladies!  I am not a fan of ever having them cry it out, so i probably won't buy into those books.  I am not sure if HSHHC has that philosophy, gonna check it out in the bookstore.



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