The infant management concepts presented in this book have found favor with over two million parents and twice as many contented babies. On Becoming Babywise brings hope to the tired and bewildered parents looking for an alternative to sleepless nights and fussy babies. The Babywise Parent Directed Feeding concept has enough structure to bring security and order to your baby's world, yet enough flexibility to give mom freedom to respond to any need at any time. It teaches parents how to lovingly guide their baby's day rather than be guided or enslaved to the infant's unknown needs. The information contained within On Becoming Babywise is loaded with success. Comprehensive breast-feeding follow-up surveys spanning three countries, of mothers using the PDF method verify that as a result of the PDF concepts, 88% breast-feed, compared to the national average of only 54% (from the National Center for Health Statistics). Of these breast-feeding mothers, 80% of them breast-feed exclusively without a formula complement. And while 70% of our mothers are still breast-feeding after six months, the national average encourage to follow demand feeding without any guidelines is only 20%. The mean average time of breast-feeding for PDF moms is 33 1/2 weeks, well above the national average. Over 50% of PDF mothers extend their breast-feeding toward and well into the first year. Added to these statistics is another critical factor. The average breast-fed PDF baby sleeps continuously through night seven to eight hours between weeks seven and nine. Healthy sleep in infants is analogous to healthy growth and development. Find out for yourself why a world of parents and pediatricians utilize the concepts found in On Becoming Babywise.
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Theologian Gary Ezzo and pediatrician Dr. Robert Bucknam set off cries of alarm in their highly controversial 1995 publication On Becoming Baby Wise by arguing that some crying is natural and healthy for babies. In this updated edition, Ezzo and Bucknam present a comprehensive method to encourage a full night's sleep for the seven- to nine-week-old baby. It's easy to read, easy to follow, supported by research and by testimonials from parents and pediatricians, and includes suggestions for making the process fit into the reader's lifestyle. The authors believe a consistent sleep routine leads to happier, more responsible, and better-adjusted children. But a full night's sleep is just the short-term goal. The long-term goal is training parents to bring order and stability to their families through nurturing the marriage, providing a loving structure for one's children, and allowing flexibility in the process.
Twelve chapters cover feeding philosophies, monitoring baby's growth, establishing baby's routine, handling multiple births, and the ever-controversial chapter on when baby cries. The 52-week method involves four phases, beginning with "Stabilization" from birth to week 8. During weeks 9 through 15 ("Extended Night"), babies learn to sleep through the night. Ezzo and Bucknam attempt to teach the difference between a baby's many cries and advise parents on various responses to these cries. Critics dislike Ezzo's strong belief that "child-centered parenting" (feeding baby whenever it cries, sleeping with and "wearing" baby) fosters demanding, insecure toddlers. But for parents who are tired of being tired--or whose previous experience with child-centered parenting supports Ezzo's theory--it may be worth a read. --Liane Thomas --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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“From a pediatrician’s perspective, this is a sigh of welcome relief for sleepless, weary parents.” —David Blank, M.D., Longmont, CO “Since being introduced to the principles of Babywise, I have been convinced of its effectiveness in establishing sleep patterns and in decreasing the frequency of problems associated with infant feeding.” —Craig Lloyd, M.D., Brisbane, Australia “Babywise provides sound parenting advice and common-sense pediatric care to many parents who are confused, frustrated and downright sleep deprived.” —David Miller, M.D., Superior, CO
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By S Roland
Format:Paperback
"Babywise" sets the stage for a lifetime of detached parenting where the parent's convenience is priortized over the emotional and physical well being of the child. However, that is not the worst thing about the book. The unfounded and untested theories of the uncredentialed author can compromise the breastfeeding relationship and has the potential to irreparably harm an infant physically. Ezzo's proposed feeding schedules will result in a reduced milk supply and could cause dehydration and failure to thrive. The book has been denounced by the American Academy of Pediatrics and by Ezzo's own church. I implore you to research and understand the importance of demand feeding to the nursing relationship prior to "babywising" your baby.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you love your baby, PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK! Buy "The Baby Book" by William Sears, M.D., and Martha Sears. For a thorough critique of "Babywise" books, go to ccli.org, click "Parenting" and select "Growing Families International: a Theological Critique."
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I have used the Baby Wise suggestions for my 6-month-old son since his birth, and have had a wonderful experience. He was born a month premature (barely 5 pounds) but is now in the 95th percentile for weight and 97th for height (everyone comments on what a big boy he is, and people are shocked that he was so little at birth.) He is a great sleeper, too; he has the ability to peacefully fall asleep with a little cuddle and sometimes a song. His pediatrician knows of his eating/sleeping habits, and says that he is a very healthy boy. Thus I was SHOCKED to read some of the negative reviews here. Granted, I'm not someone who thinks that everyone should use this method, or that people who opt for other parenting styles are "wrong" -- different systems work for different families and each child is unique. But I felt the need to defend this book from those who claim that it is for "lazy parents" (WHAT?!? That's insane!)and that it is somehow abusive. These people need to go back to grade school and learn how to read!! The BabyWise authors do NOT NOT NOT say that you should stick to a certain feeding schedule no matter what. The book suggests creating a balance between routine and flexibility -- and using your God-given brain to know when and when not to break your routine. In fact, there are numerous places where they say you should ALWAYS feed a baby who is truly hungry. But they do point out that just because a baby cries, does not mean it is a hunger cry. They encourage parents to discern the real reason for a baby's cries, rather than just put a bottle in his/her mouth. How can this be a bad thing??
Here are a few quotes to back up my comments:
"If your baby shows signs of hunger before 2 1/2 hours, feed her. Hunger cues and parental assessment, not the clock, determine feedings." (page 112)
"The mother who insists on watching the clock to the minute lacks confidence in decision-making....Enslavement to the clock is almost as great an evil as a mother who is in bondage to thoughtless emotions." (page 96)
"Be careful not to compromise your baby's nutrition while attempting to establish healthy sleep patterns." (page 98)
I could go on with a number of similar quotes, but suffice to say that this book does not advocate starving your child. One other thought: At least one reviewer, who advocated methods akin to "attachment parenting," made the clain that the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) does not support the BabyWise method. This struck me as 1. untrue and 2. hypocritical for a number of reasons. I find this rather hypocritical because certain attachment-parenting habits are themselves against the guidelines of the AAP. The AAP highly discourages the "family bed" or "co-sleeping" idea, i.e. having your baby sleep in your bed. If reviewers are going to advocate attachment parenting, they should at least have the decency to be honest when making comparisons. I own the AAP handbook on caring for infants and young children, and have found NO contradictions between their advice and that found in BabyWise.
To close, BabyWise might not be for everyone, but it is WRONG and MISLEADING to claim that it is dangerous or harmful.
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I was given this book by a great friend of mine when my son was born. I can honestly say we never had a sleepless night. Read more
Published on May 10 2011 by Maude Lacombe
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All common sense
Apparently, the method outlined in this book is nothing new. It goes by many different names and has been written about by many different authors. Read more
Published on April 6 2011 by Mothership
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Rock solid, practical help.
We bought this book prior to our first child, and it was a life saver! It is very common sense, down to earth, and has the best for your child (and you) in mind. Read more
Published on April 4 2011 by Jonantan Anderson
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This book was recommended to me by a friend and it really did not impress me. I presume because I am more "child focused" and want to learn from my baby and encourage him to show... Read more
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