It's strange how much I've forgotten as my children have grown older. Now that we have two children that sleep in their own beds through the night the times of getting awakened in the middle of the night are for the most part over. They both still have their moments of wondering into our room in the middle of the night or needing their light on for some unknown reason, but for the most part I've forgotten what it's like to be truly sleep deprived. In the new book The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep Dr. Harvey Karp shares tips for all the sleep deprived parents out there for how to help your newborn, infant and even toddler get the rest they need and you long for.
The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep Simple Solutions for Kids from Birth to 5 Years begins with a chapter that is all about sleep. I thought a lot of the information was very interesting from why we need sleep to the different stages of sleep and how kids and adults differ. Since we don't have a baby in our house right now I skipped ahead to Part 3 which was all about the toddler and preschool years from ages one to five. Even though I already know a TV in my preschooler's room is not a good idea it was interesting to read all the reasons why I'm right about this and will continue to be firm about it even as my school children grow older. I also thought it was interesting there was over a page on the issue of obesity and how sleep factors into it along with simple things you can do to help prevent it.
I appreciated that this book is divided into sections so you can easily find the information for the stage your child is currently in. I also liked that although the book focuses on sleep it still touches on a lot of parenting skills that for some might be good reminders and for new parents will probably be very helpful. I think the book would make a great gift for any new parent. It will continue to be a resource for many years as their children grow. The book retails for $15.99 or you can get it for $12.45 on Amazon right now.
Dr. Harvey Karp made doctors applaud and parents cheer with his brilliant solutions to centuries-old problems such as colic and tantrums. Now, in THE HAPPIEST BABY GUIDE TO GREAT SLEEP: Simple Solutions for Kids from Birth to 5 Years, Dr. Karp stuns the world again by solving the #1 problem plaguing new parents: exhaustion. Dr. Karp's surprising insights include:
*How to train brand new babies to sleep better: Infants can be taught to sleep at least one extra hour from the first weeks of life! Dr. Karp shows how to safely boost baby sleep in just days.
*What’s the best white noise (and which ones worsen sleep): The right white noise (low pitched and rumbling) is the key to good sleep—even through teething—for all babies. Plus, it even gives parents a more restful sleep
*Why parents should always wake a sleeping baby: For good sleep, babies must learn how to self-soothe. The best way to teach babies how to fall back to sleep—when they rouse in the middle of the night—is to wake them just as they’re being put into bed.
*How to enjoy the benefits - and avoid the risks - of swaddling: Swaddling dramatically improves a new baby’s sleep. Yet, many states are shockingly banning this ancient parenting tool. Smart moms should do it and Dr. Karp will teach them how to do it properly and safely.
*The importance of powering down: Staring at bright screens at night (TVs, computers, phones) can wreak a toddler and a parent’s sleep.
*Easy "no-cry" tips that end infant and toddler bedtime struggles in just days!
Disclosure: I am participating in a book review campaign with One2One Network. I received this book from Harper Collins for the purposes of reviewing it. I have not received compensation. My participation in the campaign enters me into a drawing for a gift card. All opinions stated are my own.
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