Customer Reviews

Dunstan Baby Language -- Learn the universal language of newborn babies

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

I saw this on Oprah last year and bought the DVD once I had Caleb. All I can say is that this is the first time I have felt so good about something that I actually bothered to write a review. I have found it amazing to pick up the sounds and actually KNOW what was going on!!! Even my husband the great cyncic is on board. Thanks Oprah and Dunstan

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 at my wits end with a colicky 3 week old! The sleepless nights and all day crying were more than I could bare. Once my husband and I discovered and began to use the Dunstan Baby Language we immediately began to recongize the "words" our daughter was using. Eventually we were able to soothe and respond to our daughters needs in a timely mannor the result was she was less fustrated and cried less. By the time she was 2 months old I was able to tell what exactly her cries meant to the point that she rarely ever even cried. Today my 11 month old is the happiest baby ever!!! We are now signing to her and have found a way to continue our communication with our baby. In a word this product is a miracle!