Book Description
The infant management concepts presented in this book have found favor with over two million parents and twice as many contented babies. On Becoming Babywise brings hope to the tired and bewildered parents looking for an alternative to sleepless nights and fussy babies. The Babywise Parent Directed Feeding concept has enough structure to bring security and order to your baby's world, yet enough flexibility to give mom freedom to respond to any need at any time. It teaches parents how to lovingly guide their baby's day rather than be guided or enslaved to the infant's unknown needs. The information contained within On Becoming Babywise is loaded with success. Comprehensive breast-feeding follow-up surveys spanning three countries, of mothers using the PDF method verify that as a result of the PDF concepts, 88% breast-feed, compared to the national average of only 54% (from the National Center for Health Statistics). Of these breast-feeding mothers, 80% of them breast-feed exclusively without a formula complement. And while 70% of our mothers are still breast-feeding after six months, the national average encourage to follow demand feeding without any guidelines is only 20%. The mean average time of breast-feeding for PDF moms is 33 1/2 weeks, well above the national average. Over 50% of PDF mothers extend their breast-feeding toward and well into the first year. Added to these statistics is another critical factor. The average breast-fed PDF baby sleeps continuously through night seven to eight hours between weeks seven and nine. Healthy sleep in infants is analogous to healthy growth and development. Find out for yourself why a world of parents and pediatricians utilize the concepts found in On Becoming Babywise.
Customer Reviews:
God gave you instincts - trust them not a book.......2007-10-15
Like many first moms looking for a plan to care for this new life, I read this book over and over, before my child was born - and after. I knew of the controversy that surrounded it, and was comfortable to follow the book anyway. I asked many moms who followed this book for advice and did follow it for a time. Our son is now 7 months old, and I feel compelled to write a review, even though I have never done so for any book in the past. There are some good ideas in this book, but my best days came after I finally put the book aside and learned to parent my baby by trusting my God-given instincts. Ask yourself this question: is getting your baby to sleep through the night the main goal of parenting an infant? If so, give it a try. My son did sleep "through the night" as defined in the book by 8 weeks by not following the plan, but his own cues. I found, though, that concentrating on that aspect of his development as baby-wise subtly proposes really distracts from the blessing of enjoying the miracle of a baby. Consider what other goals of parenting an infant you might have. The author of this book refused to be held accountable by his church for his parenting books and course, and therefore the church has released a public statement about not supporting this book, stating their concerns with the material. Look it up first! There are also many former teachers of this material who now publicly voice opposition to the methods after having a child that it didn't work with. Find out why! From my experience, parents with easy babies do use this and have much success. There is nothing wrong with that! Schedules are great. If your baby is not a 'text book baby,' enjoy him/her and relax while he/she develops. Don't miss out on those precious first weeks and months by trying to squeeze him into a mold. I read at least 7 books about babies and sleep from all ends of the spectrum, and it seems that there are some developmental problems with baby wise. We have let our baby cry at times to learn to settle himself - once he was old enough to understand cause and effect (an important developmental necessity). I believe that it should only take a couple times if the baby is developmentally ready, not weeks and weeks. (And our baby was colicky!) Some babies do not have self-soothing skills until 4 months old. (Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child). I did find that feeding on a schedule was helpful, but our baby really was hungry after 2 - 2 1/2 hours. We did not feed at every cry, but did feed when he was hungry. So all of Ezzo's ideas are not crazy, but there are good reasons why Focus on the Family, the American Academy of Pediatrics, his own home church, and many other sources do not support this as a parent guide. Do your research first. But first and foremost, enjoy your newborn and do not confuse the process with this book.
This book should be burned.......2007-10-14
Babies have died from parents following the advice of this godforsaken book. It is awful and a selfish way to raise your baby. DO NOT buy this book. Follow your instincts, trust your gut - feed your baby when it is hungry, sleep with it, she or he will grow up secure and healthy.
I wanted to give this zero stars but that was not an option. If you see this book at your bookstore, ask them not to carry it. If you see it at the library - mis-shelve it or better yet - throw it out!!!
Dangerous to your child's wellbeing.......2007-10-12
'Babywise' advice linked to dehydration, failure to thrive
Matthew Aney M.D.
Expectant parents often fear the changes a new baby will bring, especially sleepless nights. What new parent wouldn't want a how-to book that promises their baby will be sleeping through the night by three to eight weeks?
One such book, On Becoming Babywise, has raised concern among pediatricians because it outlines an infant feeding program that has been associated with failure to thrive (FTT), poor milk supply failure, and involuntary early weaning. A Forsyth Medical Hospital Review Committee, in Winston-Salem N.C., has listed 11 areas in which the program is inadequately supported by conventional medical practice. The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Orange County, Calif., stated its concern after physicians called them with reports of dehydration, slow growth and development, and FTT associated with the program. And on Feb. 8, AAP District IV passed a resolution asking the Academy to investigate "Babywise," determine the extent of its effects on infant health and alert its members, other organizations and parents of its findings.
Not for everyone.......2007-10-08
This book and it's theories is definitely not for everyone. In fact, my wife and I have yet to find anyone who has tried it and been succesful with their child because of it. For some babies what this book recommends will work very well but for many others, such as my daughter it will only result in a lot of tears and frustration. The recommendations in this book are very inflexible. The theories make sense only if you assume that every baby has the same requirements for sleeping and eating. As adults we don't all have the requirements or follow the same cycles, so why should babies?
What we ended up doing is trying to follow a routine of eating, followed by playing and then sleeping as the book recommends but using cues from our daughter to determine when she eats and sleeps. Our daughter has her own internal cycle and by following it rather than the clock she has been a much happier baby.
mother looking for all the answers.......2007-09-27
I have to admit that I read this book all the way through, and tried all the suggestions only to find that my son did not respond to any of it. He is eight weeks old now and only waking once through the night after my husband and I tried our own method. And I think thats pretty good. This book says to wake your child to get them on a routine which made him more irratable and less apt to fall asleep for more than 20 minutes at a time throughout the day and the night. Now I let him sleep as long as he wants. He is much happier when he wakes up.
I wouldn't tell anyone to pratice the methods in this book.
Book Description
It's reality-check time! You are at least five months into your tour of parenting duty by now. The complexity of child-training has begun to come into focus. You have learned that as your baby matures both constant and variable factors continually influence his or her development. What behaviors can and should you expect from your pretoddler? Feeding time for your pretoddler, for example, is now more than a response controlled by a sucking reflex. For the pretoddler, mealtime is part of a very complex, conscious interaction between what the child does and what his parents expect him to do. Right and wrong conduct will be encouraged, discouraged, and guided when necessary. In fact, right and wrong patterns of behavior will now be part of your baby's entire day. That's why feeding time, waketime and sleeptime provide wonderful opportunities for training and Babywise Book II will guide you all the way, from the high chair to playpen, from the living room to the back yard. This series teaches the practical side of introducing solids food, managing mealtimes, nap transitions, traveling with your infant, setting reasonable limits while encourage healthy exploration and much more. You will learn how to teach your child to use sign language for basic needs, a tool proven to help stimulate cognitive growth and advance communication. Apply the principles and your friends and relatives will be amazed at the alertness, contentedness and happy disposition of your baby
Customer Reviews:
Buy something else.......2007-10-05
Give this one a miss, especially if you are breastfeeding. Lots of misinformation that can be a problem for lactating mothers. Plus, disturbing ideas about "disciplining" babies for perfectly normal behavior, like using their hands at mealtimes. I think these methods would be quite damaging. Look for something recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, or try something by Dr. Sears or Penelope Leach instead.
Be a Wise Parent and DON'T get Babywise.......2007-08-14
Scheduling sleep in a baby over 4 months is a good idea. However, scheduling breastfeedings and "playpen" time is not. Also giving your 6 month old a finger squeeze because he/she decides to grab the bowl during feeding time or touch at things is also not very wise. Ezzo punishes babies for doing things that are essential for their development, like grabbing things in site and exploring the world around them. Furthermore, he thinks that young babies actually understand punishment. A 6 month old is not being defiant when he/she is trying to grab at things and play around. Where does Ezzo get these strange ideas?
The sad thing is that Ezzo claims to be a Christian. When Christ commanded us to not hurt any of these little ones and Ezzo is doing just that. There is a difference between a two year old looking at you straight in the eye and doing something he knows is wrong after you told him no and a baby playfully grabbing at their feeding bowl. Somehow, though, Gary Ezzo sees no difference and sees punishment as fitting for both. Somehow he thinks babies are manipulative little beings that want to slowly take over and ruin our lives. No, children are a blessing from God above and we should cherish their curiousity and indulge them in learning. Not neglect them in a playpen for 45 minutes after they are obviously not happy.
It's no wonder Dr. Dobson, Tedd Tripp, and Dr. Cloud, three Christian parenting writers, along with many others, have discredited the advice of Ezzo.
Sleep scheduling is about the good only thing in this book, but his method on this is still unwise. I reccommend "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" by Marc Weissbluth, MD. Or even Dr. Ferber over this kook anyday.
There is so much in here that SHOULD NOT be applied to Babies.
I love this BOOK!!!!.......2007-06-25
I used this book with both my children 11 years ago. I was so excited to blow the dust off of it and use it again with my new baby! It's be a while and I'm a litle rusty so I wonderd if it would work again. It did!! This book and Baby Wise have made my home so enjoyable. I needed it being a Mom again at 40.
Be wise with Babywise and it WILL work for you!!.......2007-06-16
I read this book with my first son, and being a new mom it was hard for me to follow this structure to the T. I kept re-reading the book to find all the answers for my son's specific situations, and was getting frustrated when he wasn't sleeping through the night at 8 weeks. However, I had to learn that the guidelines are GREAT, but are meant to be flexible for your child's needs, and parental assessment is key. My son had colic, and I was nervous to let him cry all the time, but learned that no matter what I did he was going to cry, so I let him. Soon I realized he needed to sleep A LOT more than I thought, and by 4 months he slept through the night 12 hours solid! Without Babywise I would not have had a guideline of how often to nurse, how long to nurse, and how many naps my son needed. The PDF method was my saving grace!!!
NOW I have my second son, and I was able to follow the Babywise method a lot more closely right away (still using parental assessment for my child's needs). Having more experience, not being a nervous new mom, and having an 18 month old to watch after as well, I can follow the Babywise methods with confidence. In doing so he has successfully been sleeping through the night (8-10 hours) since 9 weeks old. He is happy when he's awake and our household is very peaceful considering there is a newborn and a 20 month old residing here!! Especially if you plan on having more than one child this book is a must! 3 CHEERS FOR BABYWISE!!!Thank you!!
Great addition to the series!.......2007-06-10
After following Baby Wise book one, my daughter was successful at sleeping through the night by 7 weeks! She followed the first book almost to a T! So I ordered this second book, and I really like the ideas especially when it comes to High Chair manners and feeding solids. I also, like how they deal with the heart of the child and not just behaviors! Great book for any parent, whether you've done the first book or not!
Average customer rating:
- Stay away from this book, if you love your child
- Babies are not animals
- Manipulative and unhealthy
- Highly recommended!
- Should be a pamphlet, not a book
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Book Description
The infant management concepts presented in this book have found favor with over two million parents and twice as many contented babies. On Becoming Babywise brings hope to the tired and bewildered parents looking for an alternative to sleepless nights and fussy babies. The Babywise Parent Directed Feeding concept has enough structure to bring security and order to your baby's world, yet enough flexibility to give mom freedom to respond to any need at any time. It teaches parents how to lovingly guide their baby's day rather than be guided or enslaved to the infant's unknown needs. The information contained within On Becoming Babywise is loaded with success. Comprehensive breast-feeding follow-up surveys spanning three countries, of mothers using the PDF method verify that as a result of the PDF concepts, 88% breast-feed, compared to the national average of only 54% (from the National Center for Health Statistics). Of these breast-feeding mothers, 80% of them breast-feed exclusively without a formula complement. And while 70% of our mothers are still breast-feeding after six months, the national average encourage to follow demand feeding without any guidelines is only 20%. The mean average time of breast-feeding for PDF moms is 33 1/2 weeks, well above the national average. Over 50% of PDF mothers extend their breast-feeding toward and well into the first year. Added to these statistics is another critical factor. The average breast-fed PDF baby sleeps continuously through night seven to eight hours between weeks seven and nine. Healthy sleep in infants is analogous to healthy growth and development. Find out for yourself why a world of parents and pediatricians utilize the concepts found in On Becoming Babywise.
Customer Reviews:
Stay away from this book, if you love your child.......2007-10-09
This author wants parents to ignore all instincts and for women to ignore their maternal instincts (i.e., nursing on demand, nurturing your child as they need to be and picking up on child's cues to nurse and be held). This book is all about how to force babies to adapt to parents lives pre-parenthood, without asking parents to adapt to their babies. I think this is an unfortunate book and dangerous to children and parents everywhere. Don't waste your money.
Babies are not animals.......2007-10-09
This kind of "baby training" makes me sick. Babies are PEOPLE, not animals who need to be trained like dogs. They know when they're hungry, they know when they're tired, and they know when they need to be comforted. A sweet little baby spends 9 months nestled inside the warmth of his mother's body. We shouldn't expect a baby to come straight out of the womb and immediately adjust to sleeping in a cold, hard crib away from his mama. When a baby is "crying it out," the only thing she is learning is that she has to depend on herself for comfort because she can't trust anyone to come help her.
People who are considering buying this book should do themselves a big favor and buy some Alfie Kohn books instead. Search "attachment parenting" here on Amazon, and you'll find some worthwhile reading material that will benefit you AND your baby.
Manipulative and unhealthy.......2007-10-09
I bought the book, I read the book, I threw it in the trash.
When my son was born I followed his cues and fed him when he was hungry. Over the next month I could see a sleeping and feeding pattern emerge. He ate and slept at around the same time every day, within the hour, and that was fine with me.
My sister-in-law used Baby Wise with her son, born a few months before my son. She was so hung up on keeping him on a schedule that when mealtime came around he was famished, and would suck down his formula so fast that she would have to give him more. At two weeks old he was taking six oz. of formula - the dr. had to tell her to cut back. By two months old he was enormous and has been ever since. Before a year old he was wearing a size 5 diaper - and no, there are no giants in our family. I'm not talking bone structure, I'm talking fat. So please take note that this method can also result in over-eating.
Certainly it is important to learn to distinguish hunger cues from other types of behavior. The book says to feed your baby when he's hungry, but at the same time emphasizes and reiterates the importance of a feeding schedule. If you are following hunger cues then you should not be worried about watching the clock.
The language of this book is manipulative. The authors present scenarios of a baby fed on demand and a baby fed using the Babywise method. Of course the on-demand baby spiraled into misery while the Baby-wise baby slept all night and bonded with her family. The authors give no evidence to back up the claims they make in the book.
Do yourself a favor and follow the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines, or books such as the "What to Expect" series which follow AAP guidelines. Anyone can print their own book making any claim, as these guys have done.
Highly recommended!.......2007-10-07
I have seen lots of negative publicity regarding the BabyWise books that are unwarranted. The book does not tell you to only feed your baby at certain times and ignore the crying, nor does it tell you to leave your baby in a playpen for an hour at a time. What the book does tell you - is to feed on a "schedule" BUT to also be watchful of cues from your baby that they require more feedings (ex/ # of pee/poo diapers). It also tells you to introduce the playpen for 10-15 minutes at a time, 2 times a day - gradually increasing the time to what you feel comfortable with. The book helps you see the common sense in parenting. It is great! I got lots of huffs from people who didn't agree with what I was doing but anyone who meets my daughter says that she is one of the happiest and most contented babies ever. My baby is about to turn a year this month and has done awesome under the philosophies I used from BabyWise I and II. My pediatrician (who didn't know that I was doing BabyWise) said that I was doing a great job with my daughter. Read the book for yourself and decide if it is what you want to do - it is worth it to look into!
Should be a pamphlet, not a book.......2007-09-26
Babywise offers some useful advice, but Ezzo shoots himself in the foot with his arrogant, negative, manipulative tone.
I had to force myself to finish reading this book so that I could write a complete review. I lost patience within the first 50 pages; the author spends as much time and effort railing on attachment parenting as he does explaining and defending his own theory. He blames attachment parenting for almost every problem in society: obesity, learning disabilities, even postpartum depression and child abuse. His hatred of this parenting method seems totally irrational, and oftentimes he doesn't even have his facts straight. He repeatedly asserts that attachment parenting is rooted in Freud's birth trauma theory, but I have read a great deal about it and have never come across anything mentioning to Freud or birth trauma.
Ezzo calls carrying one's child in a sling an "extreme" behavior. He spends a paragraph arguing for circumcision with incorrect and unreferenced "research." His comparisons between "Chelsea," a baby raised on the babywise method and "Marisa," a baby raised on attachment parenting's principles, are so exaggerated that I couldn't take them seriously. Clearly not all attachment-based children turn out like the nightmare child Marisa- if they did, attachment parenting would have disappeared long ago.
The book is also poorly edited. I found numerous spelling and punctuation errors, not to mention common typos. Not only does Ezzo lack any real credentials, but he also didn't bother hiring even a freshman English major to check his writing for common errors.
If you choose to buy and read this book, keep in mind the fact that you will just be reading 211 pages of some guy's opinion. Ezzo is not a doctor, nor a qualified childcare expert of any kind. If he would have left out his ultraconservative, arrogant views and simply published the essence of the babywise method, this book would be 50 pages long and maybe a worthwhile read.
Amazon.com
Theologian Gary Ezzo and pediatrician Dr. Robert Bucknam set off cries of alarm in their highly controversial 1995 publication On Becoming Baby Wise by arguing that some crying is natural and healthy for babies. In this updated edition, Ezzo and Bucknam present a comprehensive method to encourage a full night's sleep for the seven- to nine-week-old baby. It's easy to read, easy to follow, supported by research and by testimonials from parents and pediatricians, and includes suggestions for making the process fit into the reader's lifestyle. The authors believe a consistent sleep routine leads to happier, more responsible, and better-adjusted children. But a full night's sleep is just the short-term goal. The long-term goal is training parents to bring order and stability to their families through nurturing the marriage, providing a loving structure for one's children, and allowing flexibility in the process.
Twelve chapters cover feeding philosophies, monitoring baby's growth, establishing baby's routine, handling multiple births, and the ever-controversial chapter on when baby cries. The 52-week method involves four phases, beginning with "Stabilization" from birth to week 8. During weeks 9 through 15 ("Extended Night"), babies learn to sleep through the night. Ezzo and Bucknam attempt to teach the difference between a baby's many cries and advise parents on various responses to these cries. Critics dislike Ezzo's strong belief that "child-centered parenting" (feeding baby whenever it cries, sleeping with and "wearing" baby) fosters demanding, insecure toddlers. But for parents who are tired of being tired--or whose previous experience with child-centered parenting supports Ezzo's theory--it may be worth a read. --Liane Thomas
Customer Reviews:
A Worthwhile Read .......2007-09-12
I've been following the BabyWise methods for the past 5 days, and last night my 6 week old infant slept 9 hours straight. He had been waking 1-2 times a night up until then. I don't know if it's just coincidence, or the BabyWise schedule, but I'm happy. If you are not willing to let your baby cry, and don't mind having your daily schedule dictated by your baby, this book is not for you. I lived that way for 6 weeks and it didn't work for me. This book has offered my family consistency and predictability in our daily routine. The book does not advocate letting your baby go hungry, nor is it anti-breast feeding. It simply offers a guide for how to get your baby on a "somewhat" predictable schedule, with the added benefit of good sleeping habits. Hundreds of people have given this book positive reviews based on the fact that the advice worked for them, and I don't think any of those people starved their babies!
not helpful.......2007-08-18
Although this book was recommended to me by my peds Dr., Baby Wise did me absolutely no good! I got it because at 4 months, my child was still waking up every two hours. The first thing I read was that I was a horrible mother because my child, unlike the 96% of normal babies, was not sleeping for 8 hours straight in the first weeks of his life. I tried really hard to use the strategies in the book, but after almost a month, his sleeping patterns were worse, and I was exhausted. We resorted to crying it out (which worked like a charm). I wish I had not wasted my time with this book.
Mom with experience.......2007-07-20
I am looking at rebuying this book now that I am expecting my 4th child. I had 2 children with whom I read and followed the advice of Dr William Sears. By the time the second child was 6 months old I was a nervous wreck and had not had a full night's sleep in over 2 years. It led to complete insomnia which took me a year to break the cycle. When planning our third child my only reservation was handling sleep deprivation again. I knew I could not go through such a dark period again while being mom to 3 small children. I was very skeptical of this book but decided to give it a try. My baby was extremely happy during this time. He and I both were able to sleep and rest. I never had to allow long periods of crying - nor would I have. It seemed that following this method during the first few weeks of his life promoted security in him. He continues to be happy, well adjusted and a good sleeper 4 years later. The book also helped me to be better able to read the "cues" that babies send. Creating a loose schedule for a mother and baby helps both of them whereas a frantic, sleep deprived mother never knowing how to fully meet her baby's needs other than nursing creates an unhappy home for the whole family. I know some of the previous reviews are very negative, but I would recommend talking to some other mothers who have used this program before writing it off. The other reviews did not seem to come from parents who had tried this method but from people who were looking at it from an academic standpoint. Good Luck and God Bless.
NIce book for new parents.......2007-05-14
This is an excellent reference book for new parents. It gives you the ranges of parenting without dictating what kind of parenting you should use.
To all the Naysayers...........2007-04-12
I was given this book as a gift before my first child was born 13 years ago and read it along with all the other parenting books and magazines I had accumulated. I was a new, nervous parent living far away from the help of my mother or sisters, or any close friends to turn to for everyday advice. This is the one book that seemed to ring true for me, and I followed it - it was a Godsend! I now have two well adjusted, bright children who thrived as infants. As a first grade teacher, I continually see the products of over-indulgent parents, and children who by the age of 5-7 still do not have proper sleep habits, and no sense of security that consistency brings. I am not bothered that the 'newest trends' don't support the theories of this book, we have all seen 'new trends' turn out to be dangerous (doctors and nurses at one time even endorsed cigarettes!), or at the very least, ineffectual. And to comment on the arguments against the author's credentials - the only credential necessary to give advice to a parent is having been one yourself!
Amazon.com
Demand the behavior and correct thinking will eventually follow. Gary Ezzo, a graduate of Talbot Seminary and School of Theology, teams up with pediatrician Dr. Robert Bucknam to explore the role of moral development in a child in this compact sequel to their controversial primer on newborn behavior, On Becoming Baby Wise. Four glowing, compelling commentaries highlight the very first pages of the book, which attempts to guide parents through a critical time in their child's growth and learning (ages 5 through 15 months). The authors make many rational arguments about a parent's duty to expect and encourage consistent, acceptable behaviors when the child is very young; over time, such training will lead to the development of moral concepts. While the outcome is desirable and the method--when used consistently--does work, this particular book lacks the many supportive examples and research references found in the first Baby Wise. The authors encourage readers to familiarize themselves with the original, and openly state that their methods are more effective for graduates of Baby Wise parenting--not demand-fed babies. So, this particular child-rearing book is not meant for all. Chapters feature topics including moral foundations, mealtime and wake-time activities, highchair manners, discipline, and teaching basic sign language. Most of the information is more philosophical than practical. Don't expect to learn "how," so much as "why." --Liane Thomas
Customer Reviews:
TOTALLY recommend!.......2007-09-13
My favorite chapter it on High Chair manners! This is a MUST read of any new mother is starting her child out on solid foods! Their motto is "Train, don't retrain". When we have our daughter out at to eat, people cannot believe how well mannered she is while she eats! As a mom, I love it b/c I don't have a huge mess to clean up after feeding time! Great book!
Excellent supplement to the original Baby Wise book........2007-01-31
We have read and followed both Becoming Baby Wise books. They have been excellent resources and have produced excellent results in our baby. She's been sleeping 12 hours at night since she was 4 months old. She started sleeping through the night at 8 weeks. Everything Baby Wise said would happen with her eating and sleeping schedule, fell right into place as we progressed. It's been great. I highly recommend it.
Laughing at all the nay-sayers!.......2006-06-28
Lets see, over the past 20-30 years this country has been raising some of the most spoiled, wretched and "it's all about me" generation EVER. BW 1 & 2 make it clear that the baby is part of the family...not the sole purpose of the family. I don't understand why schedules and rules are VOODO for babies. Our baby sleeped 12 hours each night by age 3 months. He never cried when it was bed time. He took scheduled naps and never fussed prior to feedings.
I laugh at parents that say "How lucky we are" that our baby acts the way he does. Luck had nothing to do with it. We stuck to a schedule day and night. I couldn't imagine doing it any other way.
Baby Wise is a great thing!
Fantastic--a life saver.......2005-12-30
This book, just like the first one, is wonderful. I read the first book, which is intended for parents of newborns-5 month olds, when my daughter was 2 weeks old. By 7 weeks, she was sleeping through the night. Babies and moms both thrive on routine, instead of just wandering through the day and night and just surviving. Hey, I don't have anything against surviving! But it's so much greater to have a plan of action. If you haven't read the first book, I would encourage you to read it first, then read this one for 5-15 month olds. They kind of build on each other, plus they are fairly short books.
Life Saver, beware of false quotes in neg reviews.......2005-02-01
You will see many negative review about the baby wise books. Most of these reviews are full of inaccuracies and lies. I have read Ezzo's books and didn't see anything like some of the describtions that are said to be in them. In fact, Ezzo's instructions and conclusions (especially in the first book) are backed up by multible research studies. I have also seen many of the same ideas and conclusions of Ezzo's in other parenting books like Parenting isnt for cowards.
This book was a God sent for my wife and I. Our son was premature and colic. He needed medication to help him digest and settle his tummy. He was not napping during the day. He was not sleeping during the night. He was not happy during play time. We went over everything the book suggested with our pediatrician and she encouraged us to implement them.
In less than 1 week, he was taking naps, very happy and playful during play time, and sleeping through the night. He is a happy, well developed baby now in the 80-95% in all areas of development. And he improved while still having upset tummies and spitting up alot. The negative reviewers need to stop posting false quotes from the books and try reading them for a change.
Customer Reviews:
We used Babywise--and wish we didn't. . ........2005-03-12
Often people defend Gary Ezzo's parenting materials with "The materials are great! As long as you use common sense and don't follow the books legalistically. . ." The assumption is that there is no inherent problem with Babywise, just in parents not using common sense.
Two friends sent me Gary Ezzo's "Babywise" when I was expecting our first. It was interesting, a bit strange--nothing like the other books I had read about infant parenting. But the way in which it was written was persuasive and I found myself skimming over it again. Then the "Preparation for Parenting" classes were offered at our church.
In the end, we implemented the PDF routine--with flexibility and encouragement from "Contact Moms."
My son seemed to do great on it at first--but my son went from a hefty 16 lbs at 3.5 months to 14 lb 2 oz at 6 months. He is one of the many BW babies who is either diagnosed "Failure to Thrive" or has undiagnosed low weight gain.
Later I found out that milk supply loss and slowed weight gain is normal within families that implement Babywise. Why? Because it goes against how breastfeeding works, chemically, hormonally and physiologically. And Babywise if full of other *medical* errors, that parents tend to overlook because of how persuasive Gary Ezzo can write.
If you are interested in the full story of our experience with Babywise, google "Confessions of a Failed Babywiser".
If you insist upon using Babywise--please be sure to buy the most recent (2001) edition, rather than the 1995 edition that this review is posted under. You may pay more, but there have been some modifications in the most recent version.
Also check out www.ezzo.info and www.awareparent.net.
Un Wise.......2004-06-09
Gary Ezzo is not qualified to give feeding and babycare advice. He has been discredited over and over, and dropped by his publishser. He continues to publish these on his own. Look up Gary Ezzo on the internet for the critiques of this material. Don't do this to your baby!
Just try it.......2001-04-26
Babywise was the best advice I ever received - it really works! I give this book to everyone I know who is having a baby - I want them to share in the wonderful experiences I have had as a parent-all because I followed the principals of Babywise. My first son who is 22 months has slept through the night since he was 9 weeks old and my second son who is 4 months just started last month. When it's time for naps and bedtime, no one can believe how easily they go to sleep. No rocking, singing, juice, bottles, etc!! My oldest even goes to his crib when I say it's time for a nap! This type of parent-directed scheduling provides for good children as well. Just as the book says will happen, people tell me how lucky I am to have such good kids. Its not luck, its training. I can't imagine trying to be a parent without these principals. Try it! There's nothing to lose, except interupted sleep and cranky children (and who wants that?). Take control of your children instead of them controlling you. Getting them into a routine is best thing for them and you.
Parent's Everywhere Need This Book.......2001-01-27
Gary Ezzo has really got his information down. The PDF method saved my sanity. I am a fairly young mom and was so depressed after the birth of my healthy baby boy. I needed sleep and I needed a break. I was introduced to this book by a friend that had used the book through her three children and was successful. I was skeptical and really only took the book to be kind. After reading the book I decided to give it a go. Man am I glad I did. My son, now 9 months old, has slept through the night since he was three weeks old and I have been a very happy mom. He knows his schedule and it makes trips and activities so easy to have. I love this book!
Wow It actually works.......2000-05-13
I am a new mom and got this book from a friend after watching amazing stuff happen with 2 other PDF babies. I wanted to try this as no one had ever taken the time to go this indepth into parenting before and they were so many old wives tales. By 2 wks my baby girl was sleeping through the night for 7 hours and she also knew her naptimes and waketimes by around 4wks. She is now 17 months and sleeping through the night for 10hours. Parenting is not so much guess work either, I feel confident in what I do since I know when my baby is fed and changed something else must be the matter when she cries and that i s very seldom. The further info on playtime activities is wonderful, she is alert and active during her waketimes and we have a great time. My only regret is that we do not have this book on our bookshelves here in Barbados, I would buy one for every new mom I know, it is a great shower gift and would save many women much time and tears. I really feel as though I can have another baby very soon since it does not seem like such a hassle but we will wait for further blessings.
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2 Book Parenting Collection; on Becoming Baby Wise; Secrets of the Baby Whisperer for Toddlers.
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2 GARY EZZO and Robert Bucknam Books - 1) - Book One: On Becoming Baby Wise-How 100,000 New Parents trained their babies to sleep through the night the natural way / 2) - Babywise Book Two: Parenting Your Pretoddler Five to 15 Months - (Unboxed Set), , Shipped in one package to save on shipping
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3 book parenting set
Books:
- Outsmarting the Female Fat Cell After Pregnancy: EVERY WOMAN'S GUIDE TO SHAPING UP, SLIMMING DOWN, AND STAYING SANE AFTER THE BABY
- Pilates for Pregnancy: Gentle and Effective Techniques for Before and After Birth
- Plain Truth
- Preschooler's Busy Book: 365 Creative Games & Activities To Occupy 3-6 Year Olds
- Preschooler's Busy Book: 365 Creative Games & Activities To Occupy 3-6 Year Olds
- Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father's Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood
- Raising Great Kids
- Reversing Multiple Sclerosis: 9 Effective Steps to Recover Your Health
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
- Rita Mae Brown: Three Mrs. Murphy Mysteries: Wish You Were Here; Rest in Pieces; Murder at Monticello
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Secrets of the Baby Whisperer: How to Calm, Connect, and Communicate with Your Baby
