Synopses & Reviews
Dr. Harvey Karp is famous for his brilliant insights into centuries-old parenting problems and for discovering breakthrough solutions that are simple . . . practical . . . and fast working. In
The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep, he works his magic once again on the #1 complaint of new parents. The bone-deep fatigue that parents experience when their children sleep poorly is not just a nuisance—it is very serious. Sleep deprivation can provoke depression, illness, marital conflict, and even obesity.
A flood of sleep misinformation and contradictory messages have left parents more confused than ever: “Hold your baby—but dont spoil her!” “Swaddle your baby—but dont let him get dependent on it!” Based on Dr. Karps thirty years as a pediatrician and child developmentalist, The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep reveals groundbreaking new ideas to prevent or cure most sleep problems in children under five years old, including:
- How to adjust a babys schedule to reduce day sleep and boost night sleep within the very first weeks of life.
- How to use sleep cues like swaddling and a special type of womb sound to help any infant sleep an extra one to two hours at night within just days.
- How to defuse bedtime struggles and help your toddler fall asleep faster using a novel sleep training approach called twinkle interruptus.
Plus, The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep reveals many more foolproof tips used by Dr. Karp with thousands of families to quickly turn nighttime shrieks into nightlong slumber.
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“Exhaustion is no longer the fate of all new parents. Now babies and toddlersand their parents can sleep better and longer thanks to Dr. Karps practical advice and wisdom.” Arianna Huffington, Editor-in-Chief, The Huffington Post
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“This book is a breakthrough! Poor sleep doesnt just cause exhaustion; it even triggers obesity - of children and parents! With ingenuity and insight Dr. Karp reveals simple steps to boost sleep...and promote the health of the entire family.” Francine Kaufman, MD, past-president American Diabetes Association, author of Diabesity
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“What a great job! Dr. Karp weaves together modern science and ancient wisdom to dispel common sleep myths. His simple, clear advice will help your little one sleep through the night.” Gary Freed, DO, FAAP, FACOP, Director, Pediatric Sleep Center, Emory University School of Medicine
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“If youre starting to feel ‘sleep only exists in a dictionary, then this book was written for you! Americas #1 pediatrician can help turn your nightly stress into glorious rest.” Laurie David, Mom, Producer - An Inconvenient Truth, Author - The Family Dinner
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“I learned more about kids sleep from this book than in my entire thirty years of practice. Dr. Karps great advice will make you the happiest parents on the block!” Harley Rotbart, MD, Professor, Vice Chair of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado, author of No Regrets Parenting
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“Dr. Karps white noise advice is incredibly helpful for boosting sleep. I recommend it to my patients...and even use it with my own children! Ian Paul, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Public Health, Penn State College of Medicine
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“Dr. Karp is a parenting hero! His Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep would have helped tremendously when I was an exhausted new mom. Its a must have resource for all families.” Jane Honikman, MS, Founder Postpartum Support International
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“Sleep deprivation often pushes moms into postpartum depression. Dr. Karps fabulous new book is at the top of my list to help all new parents get the sleep they need to stay healthy and enjoy this precious time of life.” Lucy Puryear, MD, Medical Director, The Women's Place: Center for Reproductive Psychiatry, Texas Children's Hospital, President, Postpartum Support International
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Amazing! Dr. Karp has done it again! With wit and wisdom he reveals the simple steps to get precious extra hours of rest. This remarkable book will have your babies and toddlers sleeping in no time! Roni Cohen Leiderman, PhD, Dean, Mailman Segal Center for Human Development, Nova Southeastern UniversityRoni Cohen Leiderman, PhD, Dean, Mailman Segal Center for Human Development, Nova Southeastern UniversityRoni Cohen Leiderman, PhD, Dean, Mail
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“Mixing good sciencewith a welcome dose of humorthis once-in-a-generation sleep book will strengthen your skills and lower your stress.” Jetta Bernier, Executive Director, Massachusetts Citizens for Children
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Once again, Dr. Karp saves parent sanity (and rescues relationships). With his trademark smart, fast-acting advice, hell help your child - and you - sleep better and longer! Kyle Pruett, MD, Professor, Yale School of Medicine, co-author, Partnership Parenting
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“When your little child sleeps well...life just seems happier. Dr. Karps unique and gentle ideas may be exactly what youve been dreaming of!” Diane Debrovner, deputy editor, Parents magazine
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What a gift! Dr. Karp (once again) makes things so easy. Youll reconnect with the miracle of sleep faster than you can imagine...and youll be the dad - and husband - you really want to be. It works! Matt Goldman, Co-Founder- Blue Man Group and Blue School
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Finally, everything you need to know about sleep is all in one book! The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep shows how to get a good nights sleep...without all the tears. Its a must-read for sleep-deprived parents! Jennifer Shu, MD, pediatrician, co-author of Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality
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Dr. Karp rescues weary parents with great ideas that flip conventional wisdom right on its head! His fresh insights will help turn your bedtime screamer...into a champion sleeper. Harold Koplewicz, MD, Founder and President, Child Mind Institute
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Exhausted parents will warmly welcome Karps encouraging tone and innovative, think-outside-the-crib solutions. Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Americas favorite pediatrician, Dr. Harvey Karp, now focuses his unparalleled knowledge, experience, and insight on solving the #1 concern of parents everywhere: sleep. With The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep, Dr. Karp—arguably the worlds foremost parenting expert and bestselling author of The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block—offers invaluable tips on how to help your newborn, infant, or toddler get the rest they need, while debunking some of the most widely held myths about babies and sleep. Dr. Karps advice has already be sought after by some of Hollywoods brightest stars—including Michelle Pfeiffer, Pierce Brosnan, and Madonna—and now his The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep can help anyone guide even the most resistant small child gently toward wonderful, restful, healthful slumber, so that mom and dad can enjoy a good nights sleep themselves!
About the Author
Harvey Karp, M.D., is a nationally celebrated pediatrician, child development specialist, and children's environmental health advocate. He is on the faculty of the USC School of Medicine and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Karp's books and DVDs, The Happiest Baby on the Block, The Happiest Toddler on the Block, and The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep, teach parents breakthrough techniques to reduce infant crying, boost sleep, build toddler patience, and stop tantrums. Millions of parents have benefited from his advice, including celebrities such as Madonna, Michelle Pfeiffer, Larry David, Jewel, and Pierce Brosnan. Translated into more than twenty languages and taught across America by thousands of Happiest Baby educators, the enormous popularity of Dr. Karp's work has made him one of the most read—and most trusted—pediatricians in history.