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mariposagal's review
informative
slow-paced
4.0
Very helpful! Followed the program and now my baby sleeps through th night!
ovenbird_reads's review against another edition
2.0
Some good ideas, but it didn't seem as "gentle" as the title claims. The author wants parents to resist picking up their children or providing any tangible "sleep crutches" in order to allow a baby to put themselves to sleep. Trying this method with my baby resulted in crying so hysterical that I couldn't continue with the program. I'm just nursing him to sleep peacefully and quickly (a big no-no according to Kim West!). However, I've been implementing some of the other ideas, like regular naps, enforced bedtimes, bedtime rituals, and the use of a "lovey" (stuffed animal, blanket, or other security prop). In just a few days I'm noticing improvement. I would suggest not using any method of sleep training as a bible, but mixing and matching in ways that feel comfortable to you. The other useful aspect of this book was the age breakdown with chapters for each 2 month range that tell you how much sleep your baby should be getting and when the optimal time for that sleep is.
tani's review against another edition
4.0
It's a bit of cheating to say that I read this. I read the basic sleep training technique, and then the sections that were most relevant to my particular baby. I'm not sure I agree that this is more gentle than cry it out, as my particular baby does not take terribly kindly to parents who sit there and try to soothe her with shushes, rather than just picking her up now damnit, and there were still a lot of tears. We also didn't follow this exactly, as a certain baby still isn't really good about sitting her own self down and going to sleep. There's only so much crying and snot you can take before you just lay the silly baby down.
But we did use the basic outlines of this method, and it gave us enough structure to work from that our baby is now napping in her crib, and going to sleep within 10 minutes of being laid down at bedtime. I'll call that a victory. If we followed it more persistently, we could probably get her to stop needing the 2-3 times that we rock her back to sleep nightly. But honestly, she's an independent baby who doesn't much hold with being rocked to sleep, so it's kind of nice to be able to do it during the night at least. Will I regret that decision in the future? Maybe. But in the meantime, I'm going to enjoy those baby cuddles while they last.
But we did use the basic outlines of this method, and it gave us enough structure to work from that our baby is now napping in her crib, and going to sleep within 10 minutes of being laid down at bedtime. I'll call that a victory. If we followed it more persistently, we could probably get her to stop needing the 2-3 times that we rock her back to sleep nightly. But honestly, she's an independent baby who doesn't much hold with being rocked to sleep, so it's kind of nice to be able to do it during the night at least. Will I regret that decision in the future? Maybe. But in the meantime, I'm going to enjoy those baby cuddles while they last.
kymme's review against another edition
So far I'm liking this book. In part because it goes through toddlerhood, so a parent doesn't have to buy one book for one sleep issue and another later, or for a different kid, etc. Includes advice for night-weaning (which is why we have the book) and other issues exclusive to breastfeeding that are more helpful than those I've seen in other books. As with all good parenting advice, drives home the message that loving consistency is helpful to the wee ones... and for us all.
mickeyreadsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Book Andi recommended. This is helpful for getting kids to sleep = but still requires an element of CIO, using pacis, schedules, etc. For my chaotic mind and rule-breaking self this doesn't necessarily fit my lifestyle, but many of her principles are still helpful. For many parents this book would be a great read to help their kids sleep through the night.
lindsayreads21's review against another edition
5.0
Plain and simple. The Sleep Lady is my hero. Hero, people. Do you understand me?
For those of you who do not follow my personal blog, I have two little girls. They are 2 and 3 years old with only 15 months separating them. I haven’t had a decent night’s sleep in 2 or 3 years. These girls, while they are magnificent children, are simply not the greatest of bedtime goers. I have never had a problem with them sleeping through the night…With the exception of a few months here and there where 2 am seems to be the time of choice for tears. Where I have problems is bedtime itself. Getting those butts in bed without tears and huge productions.
I actually planned on giving Good Night, Sleep Tight to my boss who, just the other day, asked me how she can get her newborn to sleep better. She was going to be my reviewer for this book. But, I thought I should read some of it, too to see just how wacky this “Sleep Lady” was (no parenting book is that good, right?). I read everything I needed to know that night. She had entire sections devoted to exactly what I never knew I needed. Special sections for my girls’ ages (1 1/2 to 2 1/2 year olds and 2 1/2 to five year olds) were like the clouds parting and rays of sunlight straight from God.
I’m not going to spill all of The Sleep Lady’s advice…you’ll have to buy the book yourself for that. What I will say is that last night, for the first time in as long as I can remember, my girls went to bed without a fuss. No tears. No pleading. No stalling. And then….they slept until seven in the morning. You have no idea what that means. Normally, we are up and at it by five. Seven is like sleeping until noon as far as I’m concerned.
And so I say “Thank You” to the Sleep Lady. She is my hero
For those of you who do not follow my personal blog, I have two little girls. They are 2 and 3 years old with only 15 months separating them. I haven’t had a decent night’s sleep in 2 or 3 years. These girls, while they are magnificent children, are simply not the greatest of bedtime goers. I have never had a problem with them sleeping through the night…With the exception of a few months here and there where 2 am seems to be the time of choice for tears. Where I have problems is bedtime itself. Getting those butts in bed without tears and huge productions.
I actually planned on giving Good Night, Sleep Tight to my boss who, just the other day, asked me how she can get her newborn to sleep better. She was going to be my reviewer for this book. But, I thought I should read some of it, too to see just how wacky this “Sleep Lady” was (no parenting book is that good, right?). I read everything I needed to know that night. She had entire sections devoted to exactly what I never knew I needed. Special sections for my girls’ ages (1 1/2 to 2 1/2 year olds and 2 1/2 to five year olds) were like the clouds parting and rays of sunlight straight from God.
I’m not going to spill all of The Sleep Lady’s advice…you’ll have to buy the book yourself for that. What I will say is that last night, for the first time in as long as I can remember, my girls went to bed without a fuss. No tears. No pleading. No stalling. And then….they slept until seven in the morning. You have no idea what that means. Normally, we are up and at it by five. Seven is like sleeping until noon as far as I’m concerned.
And so I say “Thank You” to the Sleep Lady. She is my hero
compass_rose's review against another edition
4.0
I like the practicality of this book. She really lays out how a baby should be sleeping (nursing, eating) depending on her/his age. While it may be annoying to some readers to assume that all babies are alike, I found it strangely right on target with A's habits, which makes it easy for me to think her methods might work.
This book, combined with [b:The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers|109149|The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers|Elizabeth Pantley|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171596679s/109149.jpg|105186], are going to be my strategy.
This book, combined with [b:The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers|109149|The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers|Elizabeth Pantley|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171596679s/109149.jpg|105186], are going to be my strategy.
janthonytucson's review against another edition
THIS BOOK WORKS
OK all caps is obnoxious, but not nearly as obnoxious as being woken up every 90 minutes by a crying baby every single night.
My wife and I followed the instructions in this book to a T and it worked. I said to my wife before the 1st night that there is no way this will work, since our son was waking every 90 minutes (or less) crying for the boob and would end up in our bed between us, resulting in both of us getting a terrible nights sleep.
On the 5th night, which is not even all the way through the steps, our son was sleeping in his own crib, in his own room (not in the bassinet next to our bed) and he slept 10.5 hours straight uninterrupted!
I lack the vocabulary, and talent to express into words just how incredible that is.
This book changed our lives.
OK all caps is obnoxious, but not nearly as obnoxious as being woken up every 90 minutes by a crying baby every single night.
My wife and I followed the instructions in this book to a T and it worked. I said to my wife before the 1st night that there is no way this will work, since our son was waking every 90 minutes (or less) crying for the boob and would end up in our bed between us, resulting in both of us getting a terrible nights sleep.
On the 5th night, which is not even all the way through the steps, our son was sleeping in his own crib, in his own room (not in the bassinet next to our bed) and he slept 10.5 hours straight uninterrupted!
I lack the vocabulary, and talent to express into words just how incredible that is.
This book changed our lives.
justytoo's review against another edition
4.0
I got a lot of good ideas from this book. It helped me to move out of my son's room and to the end of the hallway while he is falling asleep. Soon I hope to be able to say goodnight and walk away. I will refer to this book as I walk the "sleep modifying" path.