Sweet Dreams: A Pediatrician's Secrets for Baby's Good Night's Sleep

by Paul M. Fleiss

Book Overview

Most new parents quickly and sadly discover the difficulty of getting a child first to go to sleep, and then to sleep throughout the night. Dr. Fleiss, a noted family pediatrician for more than 30... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737304944
• ISBN13: 9780737304947
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Resource!

I was looking for a book that would help me cope with my 2-year-old's difficulty falling asleep at night. Unlike most people, I just wasn't comfortable with the "cry-it-out" methods that are so popular now and that method was completely ineffective with my daughter. This book was a lifesaver for me because Dr. Fleiss is the first author who writes about sleep issues with a gentle loving approach that was right for us. After only one night, my daughter's bedtime is MUCH better for us all. This was a great book!

Very Informative Book!

Very informative book. As far as I'm concerned, Dr. Fleiss and this book are a godsend. It taught me a lot about my baby's needs. This book is wonderful. It first explains a child's sleep pattern and why some children don't sleep through the night then gives you ways to help your child learn to put himself back to sleep. It worked wonders for us. I am finally getting some sleep after only 1 week of using these techniques. Our son was waking three to four times a night, although, nursing him when he woke in the middle of the night did not work for us. My baby has slept through the night for the first time ever! He can put himself to sleep without my assistance in less than ten minutes, and takes the longest naps he ever has (an hour or more each)! I've told everyone of my friends about this book...I couldn't reccomend it with more enthusiasm. It has changed our lives forever. I have one happy, well-rested baby.My husband and I are committed Christians and we really appreciated the conservative, family-oriented approach that Dr. Fleiss takes. We also like that the book is packed full of information on sleep at all ages. He even provides helpful information on helping older children and teenagers to sleep! We really recommend this book to any parent who would like more sleep. It's a easy to follow program with a lot of information so you understand why it's so important for your child to sleep through the night.

What a Miracle!

My 4-month-old baby's pediatrician recommended this book and it was wonderful! This is a man that we trust with our child's life and he is the father of three. He recommended getting Dr. Fleiss's book and following the steps that he outlines. Fleiss was very clear and thorough and the book was a quick and easy read. And the best part is that it worked! I thought for sure my baby would be slow to adapt, but by the 3rd day, he was doing much better. Dr. Fleiss is a very compassionate man. The method you use depends on the age of your child. I really liked how he emphasizes that all babies are unique. There are lots of different scenarios in the book so you can pinpoint exactly why your child is having sleep problems, assuming that he really is having problems, and what to do about it. I feel like I am in heaven now and he is a perfectly happy and healthy baby, too. Make sure you read the book and be consistent and do what Fleiss says, and it will work. We are sleeping through the night and our baby has happy, alert parents who look forward to bedtime. We're better parents now and our son is happier than ever because we ALL have energy at this very special time in his life! Happy reading and sleeping! Good luck!

Best advice ever!

This book is fantastic! My little boy has already started sleeping better after I used some of the gentle techniques that Dr. Fleiss recommends. The part about nutrition and exercise was really interesting. The amazing thing is that this book has even helped me get better sleep. My son and I practice the techniques together. I love the togetherness and family spirit that Dr. Fleiss advocates. Thanks Dr. Fleiss! Please write more books.