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'Nothing is as thrilling as becoming a new mom', says Dr. Maureen O Brien, PhD, child development expert and best selling author of Watch Me Grow: I'm One-Two-Three. 'And nothing is as daunting as having a crying newborn. Mothers everywhere know the feeling of enormous love and responsibility that is the hallmark of becoming a new parent. When I first encountered the work of Dunstan Baby in 2006, the story had already caught the attention of key influencers and the media worldwide, including Oprah Winfrey. I was captivated by the System's potential to empower new parents. To be able to listen and know what an infant needs would revolutionize the experience of parenting... from trial and error (lots of error!) to calm and confident caregiving. It would enable parents to develop a deeper bond of understanding, love and trust with their baby and also with each other. What better way to support new families...' --Dr. Maureen O'Brien, Child Development Expert and Published Author
'Moms say it really works.' - parenting.com --parenting.com
'As parents we want to think that we know what's best for the baby. Based on the System, the baby is telling us some very basic things that he needs...and we just have to respond. It's brought Caleb and I closer and without a doubt it's brought my wife and myself even closer.' Eddie father of Caleb --Eddie, father of Caleb
'Moms say it really works.' - parenting.com --parenting.com
'As parents we want to think that we know what's best for the baby. Based on the System, the baby is telling us some very basic things that he needs...and we just have to respond. It's brought Caleb and I closer and without a doubt it's brought my wife and myself even closer.' Eddie father of Caleb --Eddie, father of Caleb
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As announced in an exclusive interview on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Australian mother Priscilla Dunstan has the world talking with the discovery of the secret language of babies. This breakthrough in infant care is the result of one mother's intuition that began nearly a decade of investigation and international research. The Dunstan Baby Language DVD teaches parents the 5 cries all newborns use to communicate their everyday needs from day 1. You will know when your baby is hungry, tired, needs burping, has lower wind or is simply uncomfortable. By learning this System parents are able to settle their baby faster, resulting in happier babies who sleep longer and cry less - something every new parent would wish for.
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130 of 133 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I think she's on to something, but she could have said it on one DVD and had it cost less. I agree with other reviewers who said that the DVD could have gone more into the experiences of the workshop participants.
As for the value of the information: Neh (hunger) was the best one. Eairh (sound babies (and adults, for that matter) make when they are struggling to poop) and Owh (yawn) are totally intuitive no-brainers. And it's next to impossible to distinguish between Eh (upper gas) and Heh (discomfort). So my main take-away was knowing the difference between hunger and not-hunger.
If you do get this DVD, get it very early. The language only applies to the first three months. And knowing it can keep you a little more sane in those first few days with a new baby when all you're feeling is panic and frustration. After three months, as things settle down, you get to know intuitively what your baby is "saying" anyway.
As for the value of the information: Neh (hunger) was the best one. Eairh (sound babies (and adults, for that matter) make when they are struggling to poop) and Owh (yawn) are totally intuitive no-brainers. And it's next to impossible to distinguish between Eh (upper gas) and Heh (discomfort). So my main take-away was knowing the difference between hunger and not-hunger.
If you do get this DVD, get it very early. The language only applies to the first three months. And knowing it can keep you a little more sane in those first few days with a new baby when all you're feeling is panic and frustration. After three months, as things settle down, you get to know intuitively what your baby is "saying" anyway.
47 of 47 people found the following review helpful
By C. Symes
Format:DVD
The Dunstan Baby Language is excellent. My wife and I thought we were coping (as this was our second child), but were finding being parents of a newborn again very stressful. We watched the DVD's and straight away started to hear the different cries of our baby. It is now week 8 and James is a settled and relaxed little bub because we know what he needs. The supporting info helps and there are some good settling techniques. Much less stress and we get a lot more sleep.
117 of 132 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
While a small percentage of the information contained in the DVDs is interesting and useful, I thought it was incredibly tacky the way these DVDs are marketed. First of all, each DVD is only 30 minutes long, and includes 15 minutes of testimonials on each DVD. Within the remaining 15 minutes per DVD, you learn 3 words apiece, followed by basic baby care techniques that aren't particularly well presented. There's absolutely NO reason for the package to come in 2 DVDs, except so they can charge more for it. There's only about 15 minutes of original material here. I would borrow but NOT buy this particular item.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By F. Barnes
Format:DVD
I bought this as a gift for my sister before her first baby but I have found it also helps me with my babysitting duties. I don't have kids of my own and was worried that my lack of experience might mean that I didn't feel confident enough to play a large part in this baby's life. Thanks to this I don't feel like I am getting it all wrong. I would recommend the system not only to new mothers but to extended family as well.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By R. Peal
Format:DVD
I bought this DVD for my best friend Kelly who just had her first baby and she has said "thank you" about a million times. Her husband, who was skeptical, has become a big fan too. She said it took listening and watching the DVD just a few times and now she knows exactly what her new baby girl needs with every cry. Why didn't this come out sooner? I'm looking forward to having this DVD for my first baby soon!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By M. Marsh
Format:DVD
I am an experienced Mom and offered to babysit my niece. I thought I knew everything until 3 week old baby Stella would not settle. After watching the Dunstan Baby Language system it taught me how to listen for different cries a baby makes. I watched with delight as the sample of cries together with the simple settling techniques were outlined.
I was suddenly able to understand that Stella needed to be burped. Suddenly there was silence, a settled baby and a happy, confident aunt.
I would recommend any parent, grandparent, babysitter or anyone who may be looking after a baby, get this product NOW!! It is incredible. I wish it was available when I had my children all those years ago.
I was suddenly able to understand that Stella needed to be burped. Suddenly there was silence, a settled baby and a happy, confident aunt.
I would recommend any parent, grandparent, babysitter or anyone who may be looking after a baby, get this product NOW!! It is incredible. I wish it was available when I had my children all those years ago.
31 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Super!
Overpriced for 2 short DVD's. But you know, if you can learn how to read your baby, it's worth it. My baby is only 5 days old, and I did use a technique last night, which did help. I never would've known otherwise!
Overpriced for 2 short DVD's. But you know, if you can learn how to read your baby, it's worth it. My baby is only 5 days old, and I did use a technique last night, which did help. I never would've known otherwise!
26 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm a new mom of four days and I purchased this DVD for myself 3 weeks ago after hearing a little about it from a friend. Boy am I impressed! The information given is very simple and easy to follow. I was instantly able to recognize Mason's different cries and take appropriate action. Otherwise I would probably be tearing my hair out trying to figure out that he needed to eat yet again after just finishing a meal. Worth every penny and then some.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
I had no idea!
This was so helpful for me as a new mom. I had no idea that infants had different cries for different things. Eye opening. I have given this to new moms as a gift many times since
Published 1 day ago by Susan
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great concept but didn't gain a lot from the videos
I originally watched her segment on Oprah (YouTube it!) and learned about this amazing baby language discovery (no comment yet if it works -- still waiting for baby's arrival). Read more
Published 2 days ago by Jennifer Corum
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love It
I am a home based educator for pregnant teens, this is such a helpful tool for my families. I wish I had it when my kids were babies!
Published 9 days ago by bcordova
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must Have!!!
Extremely helpful to tell what your baby needs or wants. Very helpful in the early stages of the baby's life!
Published 2 months ago by John T. Ngo
3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting theory
We purchased this DVD in anticipation of our first baby due any day now. I'm not sure if the baby language will actually work, but it doesn't hurt to give it a shot! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Char
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just what the Dr. Ordered
Very easy to understand and exactly what we expected and very helpful. this has helped my granddaughter just like I had hoped.
Published 3 months ago by Murray Niastor
5.0 out of 5 stars
It works!!
I am a new mom and I teach a child developement class. I swear by this book! It works and helped me through my first 3 months. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Robin Dodd
5.0 out of 5 stars
Helpful
I'd recommend this to any new mother...or experienced mother with another newborn. This works for me even up to 2 and 3 years old, even though it says the first (6 months? Read more
Published 3 months ago by Memile
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for new parents
Choose this book for granddaughter's first born and she told me it has been a great help. Would recommed it.
Published 4 months ago by Nora Jacks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dunstan Baby Language
This product was listed on my son's and daughter-in-law's baby registry as it was highly recommended to them. They told me they were pleased with it.
Published 4 months ago by M. Allmon
