I purchased this book before my baby was born (based on reviews I'd read on this site). So only fair I post my own review for everyone else. I found this book really really helpful. My daughter is nearly 11 months and I'm still reading sections on eating etc. There is a brilliant page entitled 'an average day for a 4 week old baby'. I copied this page and put it on my fridge! If you're a first time mum (or dad) and want...
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Ok, it is true that you need to ignore the condescending term, "accidental parenting." You also may need to ignore her hokey acronyms, especially if you are a snarky New Yorker like myself. However, once you've done the above, get reading and planning. We did not want to let our baby "cry it out." We were also not into the idea of having him sleep in our bed until he decided to stop-- perhaps at the age of thirteen. ...
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I bought this book specifically for the section on Accidental Parenting and how to teach your baby to put himself to sleep without the use of props i.e. a bottle. The Pick Up/Put Down method sounds like it is the most backwards way to get your baby to put himself to sleep but it really works. My baby was 9 months old when I used this method and within a week, he was going to sleep and putting himself back to sleep on his...
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If you've read Tracy's first book and thought, "how different could this one be?" IT IS. The techniques such as pick up/put down are described in more detail and divided into age groups with case studies for each. Defining problems with the technique and why it won't work and changes to it so it will. My 9 month old has NEVER slept through the night, until last night.(almost 11 hours) We have been strictly doing her schedule...
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I have been a big fan of The Baby Whisperer since I read and tried the techniques of the first Baby Whisperer book: How to Calm, Connect, and Communicate with Your Baby. Tracy has a practical approach that is easy to follow so you can learn what your baby is trying to tell you. Our little one slept through the night for the first time at 3 months thanks to this book. I learned how to put the baby down for naps before...
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