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Gina Ford
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6 April 2006

Sleep, or rather the lack of it, is the issue of paramount concern to the overwhelming majority of new parents. Getting enough sleep is vital for the health of a growing baby or toddler, and the sanity of mums and dads. Yet striking the right balance between their differing needs can be hard to achieve. Once sleep problems set in, they can fast demoralise and exhaust parents, undermining confidence in their ability to cope.

Gina Ford has come to the rescue with her answer: the key to a good night's sleep for the whole family lies in teaching parents to understand the changing sleep needs of their growing baby. This book informs and reassures parents, dispelling many common myths and anxieties and offering practical solutions that work.

By creating a structure of regular feeding, sleeping and playing times, Gina explains how parents can help their baby to find a rhythm that will be comfortable for all concerned. Whether parents want to establish good sleeping habits from the start, or find they need to cure sleep problems and get their child back on track, Gina has the answers.

(20021018)

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for an astonishing number of mothers, she has proved a saviour. "Gina babies", as they are known, are happy and they sleep (The Daily Telegraph 20040218)

The Delia Smith of parenting - draws on thirty years' experience to tell you how to nurture the perfectly happy baby - for the many thousands who've tried it, Gina's book is a Godsend (You Magazine 20040218)

'It is hard to overestimate the good she has done. She has saved thousands of parents from the misery of sleepless nights...How to reward this great benefactor of mankind?...My wife takes the view that only sainthood will do.' (Peter Oborne, Political Editor The Spectator )

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A guide to peaceful nights from Gina Ford, the popular authority on calm and confident parenting (20021018)

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81 of 83 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This book saved our sanity! 29 Jun 2007
By SammieH
Format:Paperback
When my son was 6 months old, he was still waking up 3-4 times a night. Every time I put him back to bed, I couldn't get back to sleep myself, knowing that he was going to wake up again anyway...I couldn't think straight, I was so knackered. My health visitor couldn't help, my GP told me it was normal and I was beginning to feel really low.

One day a lady in the park recommended reading this book. I thought, why not, I have nothing to lose. Well, it was an eye-opening experience! After reading it - it made loads of sense - I went out and bought the Contented Little Baby Book too (I was warned off that book by loads of people, so I never touched it before 2 months ago!). That weekend I started putting him on the routines and used the advice from the sleep book and guess what? After a few nights, HE STARTED SLEEPING THROUGH THE NIGHT! I could hardly believe it the first night, but then it just continued. I feel so stupid for listening to all the negative comments about Gina Ford books, instead of reading them myself and making my own mind up. My darling baby boy is 10 months old now and he is an outrageously happy kid! We are seriously considering having some more children now...

If you are a new mum, struggling to cope with lack of sleep or simply someone who wants to understand their baby more, then I hugely recommend you to buy this no-nonsense sensible book. It is simply fantastic!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Straightforward Helpful Book from Gina 13 July 2007
By R. Bell
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is very good for tackling any kind of sleep issue or association that might develop i.e. dummy, rocking and cuddling. I am not a cruel mother who doesnt cuddle her baby, but we had got to a point where very evening he was on my lap asleep and as soon as head touched the cot there were tears. I used the case studies in the book to figure out a solution. There are many case studies for babies of all ages and they are very helpful. It works very well with the contented baby book, but is helpful to any parent having sleep problems with their baby. I would reccomend it.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Straight forward and straight talking 29 Dec 2007
By Emma J
Format:Paperback
This is a great book for simple straight forward understanding of sleep. Thanks to this book my little girl who is 9 months has been sleeping through the night (7pm - 7.30am) for months, sleeps 3 hours during the day and is rarely overtired. The case studies are really helpful as is the blend of advice from Gina Ford and other sleep experts. I have recommended this book to many others and passed mine on to a friend who is struggling with her little boy who is up several times a night at 18months old. If you value your and your little ones sleep this book is for you!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Good to give background knowledge
Found the book v useful to have knowledge to inform / back up / suggest ideas to help me move forward from the rut I am currently in. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Ray
1.0 out of 5 stars Not for breastfed babies
Bought this because from birth my baby has fed roughly every 2 hours round the clock. To follow the feed and sleep schedule in this book is just not possible unless i starved her... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kire
5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful
I have followed all of ginas books, then when some sleep problems started, I bought this book and it has answered my questions and now we have much better nights.
Published 3 months ago by Emma Harris
4.0 out of 5 stars sleep is good!
My wee lad is 12 weeks and already sleeping through the night I have used a couple of tips from thus book and another ny Tracey hogg..
Published 4 months ago by Claire
5.0 out of 5 stars Great if you are a Gina Ford fan or want a Gina Ford routine
Arguments about Gina's routine's aside, if you have decided you want a routine then this book will help you get it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by KikiD
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing & cruel
Having read the mixed reviews prior to buying, I honestly thought all the negative reviews must have been a bit exaggerated and from 'fussy' parents. Read more
Published 5 months ago by jimbo 1983
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
This is a good book, I like all of the gina ford books and this one didn't disappoint. I would highly recommend it
Published 5 months ago by miss c stone
2.0 out of 5 stars Not in real life.
I found this book OK. You will not be able to follow the book to he letter as every baby is different, however you can use bits of it to try and train your baby ( that is if your... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Silvia Kasbia
5.0 out of 5 stars Good night's sleep
Reluctantly bought this after two nightmare months of no sleep with my 8 month old. Baby was already on Gina's routine but had formed bad sleep associations. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Tessiebear
5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Sleep Guide For Contented babies and toddlers
The book is good for any mum, new or experianced. Really helpful tips and other peoples experiances.easy to read and understand. A must have on your book shelf.
Published 10 months ago by kat
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