- Paperback: 201 pages
- Publisher: La Leche League International; Revised edition (April 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0912500530
- ISBN-13: 978-0912500539
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 813,554 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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60 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book says, basically, "breastfeed and cosleep and you
won't have a problem". Now, that may well be true for most
families - but if you've breastfed and coslept since the
beginning, and you *do* have a problem, it's frustrating and
unhelpful! Much as I admire Sears, this book went into the
charity-shop-box. I recommend Pantley's "The No Cry Sleep
Solution" instead.
won't have a problem". Now, that may well be true for most
families - but if you've breastfed and coslept since the
beginning, and you *do* have a problem, it's frustrating and
unhelpful! Much as I admire Sears, this book went into the
charity-shop-box. I recommend Pantley's "The No Cry Sleep
Solution" instead.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Nighttime Parenting is an invaluable guide for new parents. (This edition has outdated sleep positions in reference to SIDS, imagine the newest edition corrects it.) Yes, it does center around breastfeeding and the family bed. This should not alienate those who don't breastfeed or family bed - you still get valuable information and tips.
BUT the best thing about the book was the attitude and (nicely worded) reminder of three things:
(1) parenting does not stop at bedtime,
(2) being a doctor or even a pediatrician does not mean one is an expert on PARENTING, and
(3) many of the popular cure-all books on the market treat children's nighttime needs as problems. Certainly there are sleep disorders, but many doctors and books ignore that fact that infants are designed to awaken frequently. We've all heard it but new parents need to be reminded: this has been built into us for centuries as a survival mechanism. Until very recently in human existance, all babies slept next to their parents. If the babies awoke and were alone, they were at danger from predators and needed to cry and be found, to survive. Further, babies have tiny stomachs and breastmilk is designed to be easily digested. Babies wake up at night to eat - a very natural and essential fact.
Manipulating or forcing your baby to adhere to rigid sleeping schedules may get you 6 to 8 hours of sleep, but there are more natural techniques to ensure that ALL family members have a more enjoyable sleep.
My daughters have both slept through the night from 4 weeks. We do the family bed, and I still nurse my 9 month old. She surfaces to nurse but we both sleep through it, so she truly does sleep through the night.
We had the same anxieties that other new parents do, and this book helped us use our own common sense with confidence.
34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If I'd read this, I'd have gotten rid of my waterbed before ourbaby was born, instead of spending nights on the couch until we could take it down and put a safe bed up. The family bed has become one of the best parts about having children. Nothing beats waking up to happy babies instead of hearing crying through the monitor. Or noticing your child has a fever, because the feel of her hot skin wakes you up, and you are able to take care of her before she wakens and becomes upset. Or, sensing your child's unrest and waking up and fetching a bucket/bin *before* she throws up. In three years and two children, I've never had to change soiled sheets, I've never had a rough morning awakening. Perhaps the best is hearing your child say, in the middle of the night, "Mommy? I love you mommy" and feeling an arm flung over your shoulders as your child falls back asleep. Or laying between the people you love most in the world, listening to the precious child breaths. This book taught me how to be patient and trusting of my instincts in the face of noneducated but well-meaning relatives and friends. My children are wonderful sleepers and we are all well-rested, but more importantly, we parents are more patient and educated about nighttime parenting needs. I'm only disappointed my sister has chosen to keep her waterbed and let her baby sleep elsewhere. They are both missing out on the best experience.
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A treasure trove
A treasure trove of useful, supportive information to guide us in caring for our babies and ourselves through the night, reminding us that loving, responsive parenting doesn't stop... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Paris mom
absolute must read
This book helped me keep breastfeeding my twins and probably saved my marriage! It was lovely to read and gave me all of the reassurance I needed to sleep safely with my twins... Read more
Published 8 months ago by mummyscott
Nighttime parenting
I haven't finished the book but it was an interesting book that enabled me to challenge my thoughts and consider if I was doing the right thing by my son. Read more
Published 14 months ago by jojey
Nighttime Parenting
A great and reassuring read after reading 'baby training' books. This book just confirmed what I already knew - trust and follow your intuition.
Published on 17 Feb 2010 by J. Czaplicka
Read only if you plan to co-sleep with your baby
I am a tremendous fan of Dr. Sears and own several of his books, but this one is completely off-base. Read more
Published on 14 July 1999
Another MUST READ from Dr. Bill and Martha Sears
I don't know what I would have done without the great books from Dr. Bill and Martha Sears. I knew what I felt was the right way to parent by listening to my "mother's... Read more
Published on 6 Jun 1999
Good AND Bad
I bought this book because we were having problems getting our 8wk old to sleep in her crib. I read the suggestion of moving the crib next to the parent's bed with the rail off,... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 1999
Nighttime problems: BUY THIS BOOK!
This book is a lifesaver for any parent who struggles with getting their baby or child to sleep. It's reassuring and comforting and is full of great advice. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 1999
An excellent teaching on how to enjoy your child.
After applying the priciples in this book, nighttimes at our home with our 6-month-old are no longer angry and stressful. Dr. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 1999
Dispelling out-dated myths
I'm so glad I found this book. It makes you feel right about doing the right thing.
I was someone who guiltily brought the baby into bed, worried that he wouldn't learn to be... Read more
Published on 29 Oct 1998
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