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The Happiest Baby on the Block
- newborn
- soothing
- sleep
- colic
- 5 S's
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Why I'd hand it to you
Harvey Karp, a pediatrician, explains why newborns cry so much and teaches what he calls the 5 S's for calming them: swaddling, side or stomach position, shushing, swinging and sucking. Many sleep-deprived parents say these techniques work quickly. It is very practical. One important note: the side or stomach position is only for calming a baby in your arms; babies should always be put to sleep on their backs. Some readers also find that the book could be shorter, since the core techniques are simple. For the first few months, it is a helpful tool.
— Matt Jordan
Quick summary
- Book
- The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp
- Who it's for
- Sleep-deprived parents of newborns looking for simple calming techniques, following safe back-sleeping guidance.
- Key topics
- Why newborns cry
- The 5 S's for calming
- Colic
- Newborn sleep
- Shelves
- Parenting, Health
