So far using this book has given us great guidelines to use for our newborn. Reading it before the baby arrived prepared us to handle the many unknowns we dealt with in the very first days and weeks. I especially referred to the parts about body language and different types of crying. It seemed like she knew our little one to a "T". This book may not be for everyone, however I personally appreciate the "routine" and structure that the book promotes, it has made life fairly predictable and flexible for me. I found the nursing info to work well for me when paired with advice from my midwife and childbirth classes. I'm not sure what book some of the other commenters read, but I have found plenty of freedom and flexibility, lots of time for affection and cuddling and yes, plenty of sleep. If this is a tool you want to use I highly recommend reading it before your baby arrives and starting it as soon as you can. However, as with every book, keep in mind that these are guidelines and opinions and it won't replace you're common sense and mothering instincts. It's easy to get caught up the rules and forget that that your dealing with a little person and not a predictable machine.