The Lull-A-Baby Sleep Plan: The Soothing, Superfast Way to Help Your New Baby Sleep Through the Night...and Prevent Sleep Problems Before They Develop [Paperback]

Cathryn Tobin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 22, 2006

A renowned pediatrician explains her revolutionary new method for training infants to sleep right . . . from the start

Dr. Cathryn Tobin, pediatrician of 25 years, midwife, and mother of four, reveals a breakthrough discovery that will transform the way that parents put their infants and toddlers to bed. Dr. Tobin has found that a physiological window of opportunity opens--usually at 6 to 8 weeks--when a baby can learn great sleep habits before bad ones develop. If parents follow her 7-day plan and take advantage of this crucial time in child development, they and their newborn will be sleeping through the night sooner than any other sleep book promises . . . and without the crying and screaming that comes with other approaches.

This is the first sleep manual that focuses on preventing infant sleep problems before they have a chance to begin. But if a parent has missed the window, there's still hope and HELP: Dr. Tobin's no-cry program for re-training older babies and toddlers. Dr. Tobin developed this program after sleep deprivation caused a car accident that almost cost her life. Since then she has successfully used her method with hundreds of grateful parents.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Parenting is a 24/7 job, and it can get pretty lonely at 3:00 a.m., especially if you're the kind of parent who can't bear to let your child cry himself to sleep. That's why The Lull-a-Baby Sleep Plan is so wonderful. Dr. Cathryn Tobin not only has a gentle, caring approach to your baby, but also has great empathy for what you're going through. New parents can help their infant learn healthy sleep habits from the get-go, and those who've missed the early window of opportunity can backtrack and solve bedtime battles with an older child. Drawing on her years of experience as a midwife, a pediatrician, and a mom, Dr. Tobin illustrates her techniques with a wide variety of sleep problems. This is one book that should be in every parent's library. --Mary Mohler, Editor-at-Large, Parents magazine

"Cathryn Tobin gives new parents the encouragement and inspiration to develop the skills they need to help their children sleep. Anyone who has struggled to put a child to bed, night after night, will appreciate the honest, direct and practical approach Tobin uses. As a parent of four children and senior editor at ePregnancy, I know that sleep is one of the toughest issues new parents face. Kudos for a terrific road-map to a good night's sleep for all kids - and their parents." -- Julia Rosien, Senior Editor, ePregnancy Magazine.

Weclome to the Land of Nod: Dr. Tobin teaches us how to recognize and read our kids' cues so we can help them - and us! - get a better nights' sleep.
Her down-to-earth approach is also refreshing. A great read for parents, new and 'old'! -- Kathryn Dorrell, Life Editor, Canadian Living Magazine
The best way I've ever seen to help new parents get more sleep. --Dr Henry Solow, Chief of Medicine, Markham Stouffville Hospital

I thought the first night would be the worse! I was so excited when my three-month-old daughter, Paige, fell asleep on her own that I called Dr C's office and left her this message, You were right about Paige being able to fall asleep on her own. But you were wrong when you said it would take about twenty minutes---it only took ten! --Camille

This really works! Dr. C's advice completely changed my life and I have passed it on to others who feel the same way! --Lisa T.

I'm pretty born again about the Lull-a-Baby Sleep Plan. I followed the 7 day plan and even though I was exhausted, I didn't give up. It wasn't easy for me to listen to my baby fuss, but I never felt like I was deserting her. Thankfully, Cali began to sleep for longer stretches before the week was up. --Stephanie, I knew what I was doing wasn't working, but I didn't know how to make things right.

"a wonderful book . . . If Dr. Tobin can't be your pediatrician, read her book!"--Jack Canfield, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul

About the Author

CATHRYN TOBIN, MD is a distinguished pediatrician who trained at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, the largest children's hospital in the world. Prior to her medical career of more than 25 years, she trained as a midwife. She currently resides in Toronto, Canada.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books (August 22, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594862222
• ISBN-13: 978-1594862229
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #482,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very kind and gentle, January 12, 2007

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Saisajo2 "saisajo2" (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lull-A-Baby Sleep Plan: The Soothing, Superfast Way to Help Your New Baby Sleep Through the Night...and Prevent Sleep Problems Before They Develop (Paperback)

As a professional nanny/ newborn specialist of nearly 12 years I have to say that this is one of the best baby sleep books on the market. There are so many things that I have learned from spending so much time with babies and I have long wished that parents could know those things ahead of time before bringing home the little ones. I often feel like parents either start to address sleep issues too early or too late and this book really helps you to find the right time for your child, a time that will make it as easy and gentle as possible to encourage your baby to fall asleep and stay asleep. It is a great book for all types of parents, including those who follow attachment parenting. The Author does not try to tell you where your baby should sleep but rather respects the choice that your family makes. The whole basis of the book is that there is a very particular window of opportunity in which your child can very easily be taught how to fall asleep unassisted and stay asleep longer. She never recommends withholding food and says often that a hungry baby should be fed. Nor does she recommend allowing your baby to cry alone in his/her bed. All in all, it is just so much more gentle than many of the "cry it out" options but at the same time, better sleep will be gained MUCH faster than with the books at the other end of the spectrum, namely books by Dr. Sears, which are wonderful but certainly do not help all families in addressing sleep issues. If you are in the market for better sleep, I am certain that this book will be of some help.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Lovely idea....but NOT for High-Maintenence Babies!, August 2, 2008

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Mommy Bugga Bugga (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lull-A-Baby Sleep Plan: The Soothing, Superfast Way to Help Your New Baby Sleep Through the Night...and Prevent Sleep Problems Before They Develop (Paperback)

This book is SO well written and very well-intentioned. My 5 month old is a terrible sleeper and, being opposed to CIO, we were looking for an gentler alternative method. While this probably works for most babies, it did not even come close for our baby. The book states that the WOO (Window Of Opportunity) is closed by 7 months. So, while we were pushing it, we were still within the time frame. The problem is that the first 2 steps of the 3 part plan didn't apply to us. The 1st part was the swaddle, which my daughter is too big for. The 2nd is the pacifer, which she never took to. The third part, verbally charming her to sleep, infuriated my daughter to no end. She couldn't understand why I was talking to her but NOT picking her up! Unfortunately, she is not automatically soothed by my voice.

I think this book is GREAT if you have an easy-going baby that needs a liitle help. But if your little peanut is H-M, like mine, stick with Elizabeth Pantley (No-Cry Sleep Solution). You'll break those sleep associations eventually!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant-want to tell the world!, February 11, 2008

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This review is from: The Lull-A-Baby Sleep Plan: The Soothing, Superfast Way to Help Your New Baby Sleep Through the Night...and Prevent Sleep Problems Before They Develop (Paperback)

I received this book the day my child turned 6 weeks old-the time Dr. Tobin suugests the WOO opens. I was looking for a way to have my baby sleep without me before I tried the controlled crying thing. This book is brilliant. It gave me the know how to help my baby learn to fall asleep and stay asleep on her own. We are on day three and I am seeing nothing bu positive results. I am going to share this book with everyone I know!