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    The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep: Simple Solutions for Kids from Birth to 5 Years

    by Harvey Karp

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    • ISBN-13: 9780062113320
    • Publisher: HarperCollins
    • Publication date: 03/19/2013
    • Pages: 367
    • Sales rank: 132,756
    • Product dimensions: 5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.20(d)

    Harvey Karp, M.D., is a nationally celebrated pediatrician, child development specialist, and children's environmental health advocate. He is on the faculty of the USC School of Medicine and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Karp's books and DVDs, The Happiest Baby on the Block, The Happiest Toddler on the Block, and The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep, teach parents breakthrough techniques to reduce infant crying, boost sleep, build toddler patience, and stop tantrums. Millions of parents have benefited from his advice, including celebrities such as Madonna, Michelle Pfeiffer, Larry David, Jewel, and Pierce Brosnan. Translated into more than twenty languages and taught across America by thousands of Happiest Baby educators, the enormous popularity of Dr. Karp's work has made him one of the most read—and most trusted—pediatricians in history.

    Table of Contents

    Acknowledgments xi

    Introduction 1

    Chapter 1 The Science of Sleep: Understanding the Beautiful, Deep Ocean of Slumber 6

    Part 1 Sweet Sleep for Little Babies: Birth to Three Months 29

    Chapter 2 The Early Days: Setting the Stage for Safe and Happy Sleep 31

    Chapter 3 Helping Your Baby Fall Asleep: Birth to Three Months 59

    Chapter 4 Stretching Your Baby's Sleep-and Yours: Birth to Three Months 99

    Chapter 5 Q&A: Common Questions About Baby Sleep: Birth to Three Months 118

    Part 2 Sidestepping Infant Sleep Problems: Three to Twelve Months 123

    Chapter 6 "Hello, World!" Your Infant Wakes Up to Life: Three to Twelve Months 125

    Chapter 7 Helping Your Infant Get to Sleep: Three to Twelve Months 141

    Chapter 8 Helping Your Infant Stay Asleep: Three to Twelve Months 163

    Chapter 9 Q&A: Common Questions About Infants' Sleep: Three to Twelve Months 196

    Part 3 Sleep Solutions in the Toddler and Preschool Years: One to Five Years 201

    Chapter 10 "Ready Set&hellpi; Go!" Welcome to the Hectic Life of Little Kids: One to Five Years 203

    Chapter 11 Helping Your Little Whirlwind Wind Down for Sleep: One to Five Years 233

    Chapter 12 Helping Your Tyke Sleep All Night: One to Five Years 263

    Chapter 13 Q&A: The Whys About Tot and Preschooler Sleep: One to Five Years 295

    Part 4 Tips to Create Happy Naps and to Handle Special Situations 301

    Chapter 14 Nipping Nap Problems in the Bud 303

    Chapter 15 Red Alerts and Special Situations 317

    Appendix 339

    Sample Sleep Schedules 340

    Glossary 342

    References 347

    Resources 354

    Index 355

    What People are Saying About This

    Lucy Puryear

    “Sleep deprivation often pushes moms into postpartum depression. Dr. Karp’s fabulous new book is at the top of my list to help all new parents get the sleep they need to stay healthy and enjoy this precious time of life.”

    Harley Rotbart

    “I learned more about kids’ sleep from this book than in my entire thirty years of practice. Dr. Karp’s great advice will make you the happiest parents on the block!”

    Harold Koplewicz

    Dr. Karp rescues weary parents with great ideas that flip conventional wisdom right on its head! His fresh insights will help turn your bedtime screamer...into a champion sleeper.

    Laurie David

    “If you’re starting to feel ‘sleep’ only exists in a dictionary, then this book was written for you! America’s #1 pediatrician can help turn your nightly stress into glorious rest.”

    Francine Kaufman

    “This book is a breakthrough! Poor sleep doesn’t just cause exhaustion; it even triggers obesity - of children and parents! With ingenuity and insight Dr. Karp reveals simple steps to boost sleep...and promote the health of the entire family.”

    Roni Cohen Leiderman

    Amazing! Dr. Karp has done it again! With wit and wisdom he reveals the simple steps to get precious extra hours of rest. This remarkable book will have your babies and toddlers sleeping in no time!

    Matt Goldman

    What a gift! Dr. Karp (once again) makes things so easy. You’ll reconnect with the miracle of sleep faster than you can imagine...and you’ll be the dad - and husband - you really want to be. It works!

    Arianna Huffington

    “Exhaustion is no longer the fate of all new parents. Now babies and toddlers—and their parents —can sleep better and longer thanks to Dr. Karp’s practical advice and wisdom.”

    Jennifer Shu

    Finally, everything you need to know about sleep is all in one book! The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep shows how to get a good night’s sleep...without all the tears. It’s a must-read for sleep-deprived parents!

    Kyle Pruett

    Once again, Dr. Karp saves parent sanity (and rescues relationships). With his trademark smart, fast-acting advice, he’ll help your child - and you - sleep better and longer!

    Ian Paul

    “Dr. Karp’s white noise advice is incredibly helpful for boosting sleep. I recommend it to my patients...and even use it with my own children!

    Diane Debrovner

    “When your little child sleeps well...life just seems happier. Dr. Karp’s unique and gentle ideas may be exactly what you’ve been dreaming of!”

    Gary Freed

    “What a great job! Dr. Karp weaves together modern science and ancient wisdom to dispel common sleep myths. His simple, clear advice will help your little one sleep through the night.”

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    America’s favorite pediatrician, Dr. Harvey Karp, now focuses his unparalleled knowledge, experience, and insight on solving the #1 concern of parents everywhere: sleep. With The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep, Dr. Karp—arguably the world’s foremost parenting expert and bestselling author of The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block—offers invaluable tips on how to help your newborn, infant, or toddler get the rest they need, while debunking some of the most widely held myths about babies and sleep. Dr. Karp’s advice has already be sought after by some of Hollywood’s brightest stars—including Michelle Pfeiffer, Pierce Brosnan, and Madonna—and now his The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep can help anyone guide even the most resistant small child gently toward wonderful, restful, healthful slumber, so that mom and dad can enjoy a good night’s sleep themselves!

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    Harold Koplewicz
    Dr. Karp rescues weary parents with great ideas that flip conventional wisdom right on its head! His fresh insights will help turn your bedtime screamer...into a champion sleeper.
    Jennifer Shu
    Finally, everything you need to know about sleep is all in one book! The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep shows how to get a good night’s sleep...without all the tears. It’s a must-read for sleep-deprived parents!
    Matt Goldman
    What a gift! Dr. Karp (once again) makes things so easy. You’ll reconnect with the miracle of sleep faster than you can imagine...and you’ll be the dad - and husband - you really want to be. It works!
    Diane Debrovner
    When your little child sleeps well...life just seems happier. Dr. Karp’s unique and gentle ideas may be exactly what you’ve been dreaming of!
    Kyle Pruett
    Once again, Dr. Karp saves parent sanity (and rescues relationships). With his trademark smart, fast-acting advice, he’ll help your child - and you - sleep better and longer!
    Jetta Bernier
    Mixing good science—with a welcome dose of humor—this once-in-a-generation sleep book will strengthen your skills and lower your stress.
    Roni Cohen Leiderman
    Amazing! Dr. Karp has done it again! With wit and wisdom he reveals the simple steps to get precious extra hours of rest. This remarkable book will have your babies and toddlers sleeping in no time!
    Lucy Puryear
    Sleep deprivation often pushes moms into postpartum depression. Dr. Karp’s fabulous new book is at the top of my list to help all new parents get the sleep they need to stay healthy and enjoy this precious time of life.
    Jane Honikman
    Dr. Karp is a parenting hero! His Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep would have helped tremendously when I was an exhausted new mom. It’s a must have resource for all families.
    Ian Paul
    Dr. Karp’s white noise advice is incredibly helpful for boosting sleep. I recommend it to my patients...and even use it with my own children!
    Harley Rotbart
    I learned more about kids’ sleep from this book than in my entire thirty years of practice. Dr. Karp’s great advice will make you the happiest parents on the block!
    Laurie David
    If you’re starting to feel ‘sleep’ only exists in a dictionary, then this book was written for you! America’s #1 pediatrician can help turn your nightly stress into glorious rest.
    Gary Freed
    What a great job! Dr. Karp weaves together modern science and ancient wisdom to dispel common sleep myths. His simple, clear advice will help your little one sleep through the night.
    Francine Kaufman
    This book is a breakthrough! Poor sleep doesn’t just cause exhaustion; it even triggers obesity - of children and parents! With ingenuity and insight Dr. Karp reveals simple steps to boost sleep...and promote the health of the entire family.
    Arianna Huffington
    Exhaustion is no longer the fate of all new parents. Now babies and toddlers—and their parents —can sleep better and longer thanks to Dr. Karp’s practical advice and wisdom.
    Publishers Weekly
    Popular pediatrician Karp (The Happiest Baby on the Block) points out that 60%–80% of parents say their kids have sleep problems. These make life all the more difficult for sleep-deprived parents who may get less than six hours of sleep per night and desperately grapple with conflicting bedtime advice from parenting experts and others. Karp lays a number of myths to rest in his latest book, including the idea that babies, who have shorter sleep cycles than adults, can’t learn better sleep habits before three months of age. In fact, he gets right to work giving parents tips and tools to help their newborns develop good sleeping patterns, and then moves on to older babies and toddlers. Among the keys to Karp’s sleep solutions are using womblike white noise, swaddling, and waking baby for a “dream” sleep before putting him down (in his own crib, co-sleeper, or bassinet rather than bed-sharing until he is at least four months old to help prevent SIDS). Karp does not recommend the “crying it out” method (arguing that the approach has a bad effect on an infant’s sense of trust and security) except when all other measures fail. For older kids, he presents a humorously labeled “twinkle interruptus” tactic, in which the parents teach their child “patience stretching.” Exhausted parents will warmly welcome Karp’s encouraging tone and innovative, think-outside-the-crib solutions. (June)
    Library Journal
    Pediatrician and popular author Karp (The Happiest Baby on the Block) offers a phone book-length title on sleep. Organized by age, he covers the expected material, along with such late-to-the-game myth-busters as “never wake a sleeping baby.” While Karp is a popular and bestselling author, there isn’t much new here in terms of research and approach, and his liberal recommendations are a bit dubious—always pick up a crying baby and repeat the cycle “over and over.” In addition, some Q&As seem completely fabricated: “Does swaddling hurt a baby’s hips?” There are so many books on the market about infant sleep that it’s a wonder we still have something to discuss.
    VERDICT While the advice is sound, the book is embarrassingly long while the author belabors the obvious and the pace is insufferable. Despite the critique, patrons may likely request.

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