Sounds for Silence (Baby Settling Program for Sleeping, Sounds for Silence) [CD] [Hardcover]

Pediatrician Dr Harry Zehnwirth (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2008

Developed and written by Dr Harry Zehnwirth, an experienced Pediatrician. The program is dramatically different to lullabies, and includes the reassuring and practical book about irritability and health issues in your young baby. Blended and layered sounds to distract, engage and soothe unsettled babies. It is the essential baby settling program. Visit www.okidokiebaby.com to see testimonials, media appearances and the program in action! The tracks are a unique combination of sounds that distract, engage and then soothe a crying baby. What's the difference between these sounds and others, such as lullabies? Put simply, they work! The whole program includes the proven Sounds for Silence Soundtracks, plus a no-nonsense Parenting Manual that cuts through the outdated conventions and beliefs of child rearing. Be reassured and uplifted, and realize that you are not alone. All young babies have fussy, crying periods. Read this book before you start to panic!

Product Details

• Hardcover: 118 pages
• Publisher: oKIDokie Pty Ltd; 1ST edition (2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 064645384X
• ISBN-13: 978-0646453842
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #838,940 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I have been a Pediatrician for over 20 years and have observed and cared for hundreds of babies with irritability and sleep difficulties. Baby sleep is a challenging area. In looking for a practical answer to help parents manage these common problems I realized the enormous benefits of using different sounds for baby sleep and settling. Not the gentle lullabies that many expect, but the harsher sounds of our daily lives. Not the quiet of a silent room, but the rhythmic patterns of continuous sounds.

I began blending and combining daily sounds - background noises from the domestic environment layered with maternal physiological sounds. What I observed was that these sounds, similar to the womb, effectively distracted, engaged and soothed unsettled infants. I continued trialling Sounds for Silence and found over 90% of crying babies settled quickly on listening to these sounds. Sounds for Silence works not only for soothing, but also for baby sleep, feeding and focusing.

Sounds for Silence is easy, safe and proven effective for settling babies.

Following the overwhelming success of the original Sounds for Silence. I am now pleased to have expanded the package to offer the original soundtracks on CD or downloadable tracks and my new Baby Settling and Health Guide which is a book written with the benefit of understanding and caring for thousands of babies and their parents.

Check out the website to see the program in action, testimonials, news, information, medical perspectives and more: http://www.okidokiebaby.com

Dr Harry Zehnwirth. MB BS (Hons) FRACP

Dr Harry Zehnwirth is a consultant Pediatrician with more than 20 years of specialized medical education and experience. Pediatrics is a specialized area of medicine that involves the care of infants, children and adolescents. It encompasses neonatology, emergency medicine, management of acute illnesses and chronic conditions, as well as behavioral and developmental health.

The rapport Dr. Harry has with young patients, families and colleagues is testimony to the clinical competence he demonstrates as well as the trust and reassurance he engenders. He is a strong believer in the beneficial effects of fun and magic in medicine which he uses to distract, humor and reassure children (and their families) during medical consultations and hospital care. He is renowned for finding innovative treatment solutions such as Tickle Therapy which is now used as an effective form of chest physiotherapy for young children.

Experience and innovation has helped Dr. Harry to realize the astounding benefits of using sounds to settle irritable and fussy babies which is one of the most common reasons that parents seek medical advice. He also understands that parents need practical information and reassurance during difficult periods, but most significantly a fast and effective solution to help settle their baby. The innovative and pragmatic answer for soothing babies and reassuring parents has been the unique Sounds for Silence soundtracks and book.

http://www.okidokiebaby.com

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for new parents!, February 1, 2010

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This review is from: Sounds for Silence (Baby Settling Program for Sleeping, Sounds for Silence) (Hardcover)

Our newborn is good natured and peaceful. But there are times when he will cry and seem inconsolable. The cd in this program settles him almost every time. The sounds mimic those in the womb and really cam our baby, sometimes instantly. There are a variety of sounds, including some lullabies and soft music. The book is a good resource too for info on soothing a crying baby. A great item for new parents who are still figuring their little one out!

5.0 out of 5 stars A must if you run out of options for resettling your little one., November 19, 2010

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Lubica Spacova "The European" (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sounds for Silence (Baby Settling Program for Sleeping, Sounds for Silence) (Hardcover)

My little daughter was going through 45min naps during the day. She always put herself to sleep, but somehow found it difficult to re-settle when moving from one sleep cycle to another. She would scream in frustration, furiously rubbing her eyes, frantic to go back to sleep.

I tried everything; from shushing to patting, stroking her forehead, leaving her cry it out and checking on her, picking her up - giving her some play time and then trying again - nothing worked. She obviously wanted to sleep for longer, not only for 30 - 45min and I was getting desperate.

A child nurse introduced me to this CD. I have seen it before, but because of the mixed reviews I didn't buy it. She explained how to use the CD (the instructions are also in the book) and I gave it a try.

I entered my daughter's room 1/2 hour after she fell asleep, waiting for the dreadful wake up. 15min later it came like an alarm clock. Wee one woke up and started her usual screaming session, but I was ready (hidden behind the cot with CD remote in my hand observing her): I turned player on full blast, track number 1 and what do you know? Within FEW SECONDS she stopped screaming as the sound surprised her. After few sobs, she turned her head from side to side and went back to sleep. I left the room few minutes after without her noticing me.

This CD has saved my sanity. There are days when the CD doesn't work, but on those days the 45min nap is visibly enough and my wee one is happy to get up without screaming and get on with the day. 2 months down the track and we hardly use the CD. She learned how to re-settle and sleeps 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hour naps. We might occasionally put the CD on when she has trouble falling asleep (hey, we all have those days), but only on low volume to give her something to concentrate on. Works like magic.

5.0 out of 5 stars Scientifically proven to work wonders :-), October 8, 2010

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T. Orth (Boise, ID USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sounds for Silence (Baby Settling Program for Sleeping, Sounds for Silence) (Hardcover)

This program works on the same theory as the Happiest Baby on the Block. But after shushhhhhhing yourself into hypoxia, you can just plug in this CD and it will take over for you. The track names are kind of nonsensical, but basically 1-6 sound like womb sounds, shushing, static, a vacuum cleaner, etc. I set my CD player to repeat only tracks 1-6 because I found tracks 7-12 (which contain piano music) to be sharp and disruptive to the babies' sleep. When you have an inconsolable baby, turn up the volume and let track 1 blast away. It sounds just like it does inside mom's belly and within a minute or two your babies start to calm down. We also use it to help them sleep when the Fisher Price Rainforest Lullabies CD isn't sufficient. This CD is the "big gun" and it really works wonders.