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On Becoming Baby Wise: Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep (On Becoming. . .) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Gary Ezzo, Robert Bucknam
Publisher: Parent-Wise Solutions, Inc.
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  177 reviews
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 4
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Pages: 252
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.8
ISBN: 1932740082
Dewey Decimal Number: 649.122
EAN: 9781932740080
ASIN: 1932740082
Publication Date: September 25, 2006
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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.
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 A must read for new moms July 24, 2008
This book was recommended by a co-worker and my only regret is that I didn't read it before the baby was born. Fortunately, it's a fast read. After implementing the methods recommended in this book, my 2.5 month old started sleeping from 6-9 hours every night. Also, he now takes regular naps which last 1-2.5 hours. This is not only great for his temperament, but great for me as I can now get at home errands done. My suggestion is to use common sense when implementing the strategies. There are some days when my son doesn't sleep as long as he should and seems to want to eat more frequently. The book is merely a guideline since it's up to the parent to make alterations as necessary. Highly recommended.
I'm convinced people who rate this low did NOT read the book and ... July 22, 2008
are looking for a quick solution for the long term! The heart of this book is to give you key information on how to have a schedule that is flexible around a baby's feedings.
Seriously, this book (and all the other parenting books) does not say you have to follow his method exactly, but use the information as guidelines for your child. I really don't understand the folks who claim to read this book and have let their child cry for 1-2 hours without feeding. The book doesn't suggest this at all.
I'm actually using a combination of this book and the "No Cry Sleep Solution ..." by Elizabeth Pantley. My views as a parent uses the best of both books. No one says you have to follow one book and one point of view ... uh, that's common sense!
I'm a new time mom who's daughter just turned 8 weeks and recently started applying information I read in this on her. I found this book to be extremely valuable. Yes, I may not agree with some of the things they say but only because it doesn't agree with my parenting style. For instance, I don't agree that you should have such a strict feeding schedule when a child is under 6 weeks. They're still adjusting to life on the outside.
But overall, ever since I've started following the eat, wake, sleep method I've notice the quality of my daughter's naps become better and she sleeps longer at night. I'm still not consistently at the point of having 2.5-3.5 between feedings, but I notice she is getting closer. I really liked the section that emphasizes good quality feedings over the number of feedings, espcially since I breastfeed exclusively.
 Danger! Do not use this book! July 19, 2008
Want to nurse your baby? Throw BabyWise in the trash. Feeding on demand is the only way to stimulate an adequate milk supply. Limiting and scheduling feedings is a sure path to a lowered milk supply, early weaning, and even failure-to-thrive in your baby.
If you're considering using this book, I suggest checking out [...].
Dangerous... July 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We made such a mistake putting this book into play with our first child. As new parents we found the author's promises persuasive and in the best interest in our family. Looking back I realize the tone of the Babywise method is completely anti-baby. The Babywise method is a very convincing theory for well-intentioned, type-A, organized parents. However it takes the baby into very little account, portraying the newborn as a parasite seeking to destroy the new mother's every last minute of sleep. Our poor daughter fussed and cried through many nights after our days of trying to keep her "on schedule." We threw these theories out the door for our second baby with much better results, simply following his cues and going with the flow. What a difference it has made. No fussing, no crying!
 Sleeping baby July 5, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
My husband and I read this book with our first born. She began sleeping through the night on avg 7.5 hours a night by 8 weeks. This book is a must read. I would strongly recommend it to friends! I checked with our baby's pediatrician and she did not see any problem with the schedule given in this book. Our daughter started out with feeding problems in the beginning but once we got through that the Dr gave us the go ahead on becoming baby wise. She's thriving now 6 months later loving her schedule and we love it too. I nursed our baby so it is very do-able as a nursing mother to stick with the schedule the book suggests. It encourages mothers to nurse until baby is full, not to watch the clock and let the clock be the hound dog. So long as baby gets the necessary calories during the daily feedings nighttime is reserved for sleeping. So it is with everything else one must custom make other's advise to fit each families unique lifestyle. I'm so thankful we came across this book. I will use it and implement the book's strategy with the next baby. it helped me as a new parent and saved me from the demand feedings and crazy sleepless nights.
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