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"What every mother needs are simple tools that really work . . .and Harvey's do." Michelle Pfeiffer, actress/producer "Dr. Karp's book is fascinating. It will guide new parents for many years to come." Julius Richmond, MD, Harvard Medical School, former Surgeon General of the United States "A must read! Our baby responded to the 5 S s immediately!" Keely and Pierce Brosnan, TV journalist/environmentalist and actor "The Happiest Baby on the Block is fun, fascinating and convincing. I highly recommend it to all new parents." Elisabeth Bing, author and co-founder of Lamaze International "This is the best book I've ever read about keeping babies happy. It is a must for everyone who cares about infants, from expectant moms to experienced doctors." William Lord Coleman, MD, Center for Development and Learning, University of North Carolina "There is nothing quite like watching Dr. Harvey work wonders on a screaming baby. He s not a pediatrician, he s a magician." Larry David, star of Curb Your Enthusiasm and co-creator of Seinfeld "Dr. Karp's approach is the best way I know to help crying babies." Steven Shelov, MD, editor-in-chief, American Academy of Pediatrics Caring for Your New Baby --The Happiest Baby, Inc.
"Roll over Dr. Spock!" The New York Times "Dr. Karp has written the best book that I've read on the challenging topic of crying babies." Morris Green, MD, Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics, Indiana University "The Happiest Baby is a witty and masterful book bursting with wisdom from start to finish." James McKenna, PhD, Chairman, Dept of Anthropology, University of Notre Dame "Harvey Karp would make my Big Mama proud! He is leading us back to ages old basics." Alfre Woodard, actress "Dr. Karp's Cuddle Cure is quite simply the best way I know to calm crying babies." Stanley Inkelis, MD, Director Pediatric Emergency Room, Harbor-UCLA Hospital "Dr. Karp's 5 S's are the real deal. They make me look like a magician when I teach them to parents, and give parents confidence that they can calm their babies." Ann Grauer, president of DONA (Doulas of North America) "Calmer babies equal calmer parents! Dr. Karp s insights are a key to reducing the anger and frustration that can lead to shaking." J.Hmurovich, President/CEO, Prevent Child Abuse America --The Happiest Baby, Inc.
"The Happiest Baby on the Block is fun, fascinating and convincing. I highly recommend it to all new parents." --Elisabeth Bing, author and co-founder of Lamaze International
"Roll over Dr. Spock!" The New York Times "Dr. Karp has written the best book that I've read on the challenging topic of crying babies." Morris Green, MD, Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics, Indiana University "The Happiest Baby is a witty and masterful book bursting with wisdom from start to finish." James McKenna, PhD, Chairman, Dept of Anthropology, University of Notre Dame "Harvey Karp would make my Big Mama proud! He is leading us back to ages old basics." Alfre Woodard, actress "Dr. Karp's Cuddle Cure is quite simply the best way I know to calm crying babies." Stanley Inkelis, MD, Director Pediatric Emergency Room, Harbor-UCLA Hospital "Dr. Karp's 5 S's are the real deal. They make me look like a magician when I teach them to parents, and give parents confidence that they can calm their babies." Ann Grauer, president of DONA (Doulas of North America) "Calmer babies equal calmer parents! Dr. Karp s insights are a key to reducing the anger and frustration that can lead to shaking." J.Hmurovich, President/CEO, Prevent Child Abuse America --The Happiest Baby, Inc.
"The Happiest Baby on the Block is fun, fascinating and convincing. I highly recommend it to all new parents." --Elisabeth Bing, author and co-founder of Lamaze International
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Finally...kids do come with instructions! The Happiest Baby reveals a stunning new discovery...the calming reflex. It s almostan off switch for crying that all babies are born with. Within just days you ll boost your baby s sleep 1-3 hours every night. Dr. Karp and his amazing 5 S s® have helped over a million parents from working moms to superstars...like Madonna!
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213 of 219 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape|Amazon Verified Purchase
After 5 straight weeks of sleepless nights, my husband and I were walking zombies. Our infant would wake every hour to 2 hours throughout the night and just scream. During the day she would also scream uncontrollably - even though the doctor found nothing wrong with her physically. I had convinced myself that she just wasn't a happy baby like our 6 year old was and life with Isabel would be tough!
Then I searched Amazon one night under "Colic" and found this book and video. Even though we have absolutely no time to read, we did watch the video (while she wailed). My husband tried the swaddling and shhing techniques that night and she quieted down after about 10 minutes. Now 1 week later she calms after 5 min or so AND she is sleeping 4 hours at a time. We feel great and she finally looks peaceful - and not agitated.
Both the book and video are geared toward the first 3 months of life.... and the notion that most babies 1st 3 months of life are really the 4th trimester in their developement. Our first child slept soundly from day one..... but we were blown away with this second one. Thank you Dr. Karp! We finally feel like humans again and the stress level in our home has dropped tremendously.
81 of 86 people found the following review helpful
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Raised 3 kids, thought I knew most of the techniques for ssothing babies, helping them through rough days (colic, teething, fussy times). But this video brings NEW research and tips to make life easier for parents of new babies...and if you're an aunt or grandparent, you'll learn something new too. SOme of the suggestions are simply amazing, making specific sounds gently into the baby's ears and seeing an instant, peaceful transformation.
Many of these suggestions come from looking at life from the baby's perspective and, in retrospect, seem like common sense (but not as easy as it sounds, otherwise there'd be no need for this video). Well worth your viewing time and could bring relief to many an exhausted parent (and baby).
Many of these suggestions come from looking at life from the baby's perspective and, in retrospect, seem like common sense (but not as easy as it sounds, otherwise there'd be no need for this video). Well worth your viewing time and could bring relief to many an exhausted parent (and baby).
51 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Dr. Karp applied common sense to the "problem" of crying babies that most new parents face, by borrowing from traditions being used around the world to calm babies down as if you had "flipped a switch." He acknowledges the existence of a 'fourth trimester', i.e. the first three months of the baby's life and the need to use techniques to make the baby feel as in the mother's womb to calm him/her down, appealing to their calm reflex.
These techniques are summarized as the five S's: Swaddling (very tight, to resemble the tight environment of the uterus), Side or Stomach position (otherwise known as the football hold), Shushing (as loud as the baby cries), Swinging (making the head jiggle slightly, to replicate the mom's movements with the baby in her tummy) and Sucking (with your finger, or a pacifier in place).
As intuitive or odd these techniques may sound to you, you need to view this video: it will probably make the difference for you as it has for so many parents. As I write this, we're in our last couple of weeks of pregnancy, and we're ready to apply them to our upcoming baby boy.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Best baby gift, EVER!
I viewed this video after my grandson was born 10 months ago. This process was all new to me (we didn't have this information when my daughter was born 36 years ago). Read more
Published 25 days ago by Wilhelmina Sanford
Karp Is A Keeper
Dr Karp really hit the nail on the head. Thank goodness someone had the common sense to remember Mother Wit. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Deirdre Lovell
disappointed ...
Have not learned anything new. A waste of money. Two meaningful minutes stretched into one whole hour, and those "calming" sounds .... brrrrr, so alien like. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Oksana Ustymenko
The BEST gift for anyone with a newborn....stops crying instantly!
This is my go-to gift for a baby shower. It is the single best item to give to new parents. It not only helps new parents to feel more prepared, but it gives the dad tools so he... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Valentina
Amazing training
I cannot recommend anything more amazing then Dr. Karp and his methods, DVDs, books, swaddle blankets, etc. Read more
Published 1 month ago by HappyMom
useless
There is no magic to any of it. When dealing with a baby you're dealing with random chaos. This guy is a jackwagon making tons of money on some things that are common sense, and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by B. Lawrence
Proven Technique Used by Newborn Nursery Nurses
When I first heard about The Happiest Baby on the Block, I thought it was a gimmick. I thought it would be like so many American "info-mercials" that make promises impossible to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Cathleen Keene
Great teachniques
Dr. Karp has some amazing techniques for calming fussy babies that really work! The book goes into a lot of detail, but the DVD gives you a good synopsis of the 5 S's and a visual... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Nancy176
Works like a charm!
It was actually really helpful. I wish I purchased it before I had my baby. I don't really know the difference between the book and the DVD but I think I heard the book has more... Read more
Published 3 months ago by sleep deprived mom
Geared for parents expecting first child, newborns
This tape wasn't helpful to us, our baby was four months when I ordered it. The techniques to soothe didn't work for her, at all. It is more geared toward newborns...
Published 3 months ago by MandyPatink
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