Editorial Review:

This book explains why babies become fussy. It teaches parents how to soothe their babies to reduce fussiness so that fussy babies do not become crying babies. Parents learn how to help their baby sleep better; thus, creating a firm foundation for life long healthy sleep habits.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

From a mom of 2 colic babies who are patients of Dr. W.:

Both of my children we colic! I have a 22 month old and a 6 month old. We lived by this book during those tought times. My kids are also patients of Dr. Weisbluth's. I can not say enough about the book about the support/guidance it gave me in probably the roughest time of our lives.

Our first child cried for an average of 14 hours a day. I would do what ever I could to soothe her. After I read this book, I tweeked a few things and it really helped. Sometimes parents of colic children just need a little... more info

A Little Bit of Sanity for Sleepless Parents:

As a first time mom, I was in for a rude awakening when my baby began, at two weeks old, to have long, loud screaming bouts that lasted for hours, and absolutely would not sleep for more than 10 hours (sometimes less!) in a 24-hour period. My pediatrician informed my husband and me that our child had colic, and that there was no known "cure", that it would simply go away on its own when the baby was 3 or 4 months old. Not really knowing anything about colic, I did a little research on the internet, and came... more info

An Intellectual Approach to Infancy:

If you own "Sweet Baby" you need no other book, guide, or-as some refer to the "What to Expect" series-"bible" to caring for your newborn.

In "Sweet Baby" you possess the history of scientific research on infant fussiness in a relatively well-organized and accessible short book. From the first book in the English language on pediatrics, "The Book of Chyldren," to contemporary studies completed at the world's top universities, Weissbluth, in the comprehensive style of the best academics, bases his... more info

An Intellectual Approach to Infancy:

If you own "Sweet Baby" you need no other book, guide, or-as some refer to the "What to Expect" series-"bible" to caring for your newborn.

In "Sweet Baby" you possess the history of scientific research on infant fussiness in a relatively well-organized and accessible short book. From the first book in the English language on pediatrics, "The Book of Chyldren," to contemporary studies completed at the world's top universities, Weissbluth, in the comprehensive style of the best academics, bases his... more info

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