Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child | 
| Author: Marc Weissbluth
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1094 reviews
Sales Rank: 328
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 345
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.3
ISBN: 0449004023
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.928498
EAN: 9780449004029
ASIN: 0449004023
Publication Date: April 12, 2003
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Product Description
One of the country's leading researchers updates his revolutionary approach to solving--and preventing--your children's sleep problems
Here Dr. Marc Weissbluth, a distinguished pediatrician and father of four, offers his groundbreaking program to ensure the best sleep for your child. In Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child, he explains with authority and reassurance his step-by-step regime for instituting beneficial habits within the framework of your child's natural sleep cycles. This valuable sourcebook contains brand new research that
- Pinpoints the way daytime sleep differs from night sleep and why both are important to your child
- Helps you cope with and stop the crybaby syndrome, nightmares, bedwetting, and more
- Analyzes ways to get your baby to fall asleep according to his internal clock--naturally
- Reveals the common mistakes parents make to get their children to sleep--including the inclination to rock and feed
- Explores the different sleep cycle needs for different temperaments--from quiet babies to hyperactive toddlers
- Emphasizes the significance of a nap schedule
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Rest is vital to your child's health growth and development. Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child outlines proven strategies that ensure good, healthy sleep for every age. Advises parents dealing with teenagers and their unique sleep problems
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 Was Okay May 10, 2008
I actually borrowed this from the library and read it before deciding to buy, so I knew what I was buying. Still, it's just okay. It has some really good information, but I didn't feel it really said step-by-step what you should do. I also felt that the author repeated himself a lot and that the information wasn't very well organized (basically he could have used a better editor who was willing to reorganize it).
For example, he talks about how babies will most likely be able to start a sleep schedule when they're 3 to 4 months old, but then has a story about an 8 week old who he helped the parents put on a sleep schedule, but didn't really explain how or whether this was a good idea (it sounded like the parents had to just because the mom went back to work. Could I, should I, try to put my 2 month old on a sleep schedule, too, even though I'm not going back to work, just because I want more sleep? What is the likelihood he'll be able to be put on a sleep schedule early? These questions aren't answered).
But I figured for the $10, it was worth buying the book for reference. I think that "The Sleepeasy Solution" is better in that it goes through step by step what you should do and at what age. If you only buy one book I'd try that one (or borrow from the local library). For children before 3 months, I'd try "The Happiest Baby on the Block." It's a great book for how to soothe newborns and help them sleep.
 Healthy sleep habits, happy child May 7, 2008
You must buy this book to help with your child's sleeping! Buy it as soon as the baby is born so you understand your child's sleep habits. The earlier you understand the way your child's mind and body works, the easier it will be for them to sleep!
 Informative May 4, 2008
I bought this book on a recommendation because I was having trouble getting my child to sleep. As I was reading the book I found myself appalled by the practices this author was suggesting. If you are all for the cry it out method in any shape or form this is by all means the way to go. I wouldn't recommend this book.
Finally real scientific answers May 3, 2008
This book is empowering. Finally, not just a Dr. but a sleep expert explains how and why to get my children in bed.
Also he seems have not political or social agenda. It's just the facts. I love it and I already feel better knowing I have a plan.
Very Helpfull May 1, 2008
We had some serious sleep issues with our 3.5 year old daughter, that seemed to have started when she was about 2 years. After trying everything I read this book and it brought a health issue to my attention: tonsils and Sleep Apnea. Turns out that was her problem, and this book confirmed my suspicions. WE had surgery and things have turned around. I also feel that the Dr. makes very sound and logical arguments about sleep for children and most kids dont get enough. Best book I have read on the issues so far.
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