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Secrets of the Baby Whisperer: How to Calm, Connect, and Communicate with Your Baby
Melinda Blau, Tracy Hogg
3.55 AVERAGE
110 reviews for:
Secrets of the Baby Whisperer: How to Calm, Connect, and Communicate with Your Baby
Melinda Blau, Tracy Hogg
3.55 AVERAGE
I read this book to help me improve my baby's sleep habits. I haven't yet implemented Tracy Hogg's methods but in general I think I agree with her ideas. Her method is based on respecting the baby as a person and promoting their independence.
The only thing I have a problem with is her theory that you should put your baby down as soon as their needs are met. That means no extra cuddles if the baby is already calm. That makes me feel like I'm only here to take care of needs, not to love my child- and I want him to grow up knowing that I do love him.
Otherwise I like this book and will be trying out a bunch of the things I read about.
The only thing I have a problem with is her theory that you should put your baby down as soon as their needs are met. That means no extra cuddles if the baby is already calm. That makes me feel like I'm only here to take care of needs, not to love my child- and I want him to grow up knowing that I do love him.
Otherwise I like this book and will be trying out a bunch of the things I read about.
informative
A ribbon of wisdom that runs through this book is to respect and honor your baby's humanity! I learned so many other things from reading this book as well!
I like the idea of this, but found some of the instructions to be confusing or unclear and so I still had to search her message boards/forums to make sense of things...sort of. Not really what I have time for with a three week old in the house.
Liked: Conversational tone, pet names for the reader, some really nice common-sense advice, and especially the constant reminder to listen to and respect your baby as a person.
Didn't like: Dogmatism coming through on some truly controversial issues, especially fostering independence in your newborn through sleeping & playing apart from parents. This lady is pretty clear on what she thinks is right and doesn't have a lot of room for other opinions, though she will respect you as a person if you don't agree.
Didn't like: Dogmatism coming through on some truly controversial issues, especially fostering independence in your newborn through sleeping & playing apart from parents. This lady is pretty clear on what she thinks is right and doesn't have a lot of room for other opinions, though she will respect you as a person if you don't agree.
There are some parts of this book that are very helpful, particularly the EASY schedule, but I found some aspects of her approach, particularly related to sleep unrealistic for a newborn. Nevertheless, I am glad I read it.
I don't agree with all the advice in this book but it did give me some good ideas and helped me recognize when baby was hungry or sleepy etc... when we were still in the new new phase.
This book seems to have great advice - insofar as I have tried it - by the TONE. OH MY GOD, the condescending tone. Every time she called me "luv" or accused me to "accidental parenting" I wanted to stab something.
Also? Totally unrealistic. See, she suggests getting your baby on an EASY - Eat, Activity, Sleep, Your Time - schedule. If you've gone back to work and really can't do that? Well, you'll just need to take a two week leave. SURE. GREAT. I will just tell my boss I need to take a two week leave, immediately after returning from a twelve week one! I'm sure my boss will understand!
Also? Totally unrealistic. See, she suggests getting your baby on an EASY - Eat, Activity, Sleep, Your Time - schedule. If you've gone back to work and really can't do that? Well, you'll just need to take a two week leave. SURE. GREAT. I will just tell my boss I need to take a two week leave, immediately after returning from a twelve week one! I'm sure my boss will understand!
Good principles in this book. Very similar to BabyWise. It worked for our family.
Will be a great reference when I'm sleep deprived and need to quickly look up a few tips
informative
fast-paced