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On Becoming Baby Wise: Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep (On Becoming. . .) |  | Authors: Gary Ezzo, Robert Bucknam
Publisher: Parent-Wise Solutions, Inc.
Category: Book
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Edition: 4
Pages: 252
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.1 x 0.8
ISBN: 1932740082
Dewey Decimal Number: 649.122
EAN: 9781932740080
ASIN: 1932740082
Publication Date: September 25, 2006
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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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 Don't be freaked out August 7, 2008
C. Kearns (Portland, Oregon)
71 out of 91 found this review helpful
I absolutely disagree with the comments telling you to throw BabyWise in the trash and that feeding on demand is the only way to stimulate an adequate milk supply, limiting and scheduling feedings is a sure path to a lowered milk supply, early weaning, and even failure-to-thrive in your baby.
Schedule feeding will not diminish your milk supply and schedule feeding is not the ONLY way to stimulate an adequate milk supply, the entire time you breastfeed. I do believe that it helps establish your milk supply, but you do not have to do it to maintain your milk supply. And if you read the book you would note that in the beginning they recommend feeding your baby whenever the baby wants in order to get your milk supply started and stimulate the baby's growth (for the first few weeks). Then you can, with your established milk supply happily set up a routine for you and your child. You have long consistent feedings that let your child take in what they need.
I cherished feeding times cause it was such a time of bonding and closeness. My children never failed to thrive, and never weaned early. I did use schedule feeding with my children and I had a more than adequate milk supply. I breastfed all for a full year, with scheduled feedings and never once had a problem with my milk supply. My doctor was even surprised at the amount of milk I produced. My children were happy, healthy and well-fed. Their bodies were able to regulate and their little digestive systems were not all out of whack from inconsistent meal times or meal sizes.
This is such a great point in this book that people seem to miss. If you feed your child at erratic times throughout the day, or just give them a nibble here and there then a full meal later...how in the world will their little bodies get regulated? It helps give their bodies a rhythm, and helps the child know what to expect. Once they wake up they know moms here and its time to eat, then they get to play and have fun and bond some more, then they get to take a good rest and mom can rest too, read a book, do some laundry, work, whatever she needs. Then the child can wake up again, knowing what's coming next. How does this not help establish closeness, dependency and love. The child will eventually sleep through the night because its body is in a rhythm all of ours falls into. Day and night, eat and sleep cycles. Do you not eat, sleep, and work, pretty close to the same time each day? Its human nature, we all do it and doctors tell us its good for us (try to go to bed around the same time every night...) This book is just giving you tools to help your baby establish the same kind of cycle.
And I loved the freedom it gave me when going out or planning activities. I would have a pretty good idea of when the children would wake up and what was going to happen throughout the day and I could plan accordingly. Instead of not knowing when they'd wake up or when I'd have to feed. I knew they were getting fed well, sleeping well and playing well. And yes, there were times this got knocked completely out of whack and my baby was hungry and crying 30 minutes after she just finished...nothing else was wrong, but she still showed signs of hunger so I fed her. Or she slept a little less/more, whatever. She is a little human, we are all not perfect and we all have good days, bad days, growth spurts, etc. Life happens and you have to be able to go with the flow. But these instances were few and far between, and they were not a big deal when they did happen.
You have to use good judgement. The book and author are not the parents and no one knows your child better than you. Don't get freaked out by people saying this book is DANGEROUS. Have a little bit of common sense and let your heart tell you what is best for you.
I can honestly say that the guidelines in this book worked wonders for me. My children are great sleepers and they wake up happy and content. Not all the time though, they still have their rough mornings...but who doesn't. This book will not make your child the perfect error free child...who wants that? But it helps you to establish routine, consistency and some peace of mind.
I have had atleast 15 families that are close to me use this book. Some followed the guidelines rigidly, some (like me) used what made sense and felt good for them and I do not know anyone in any of those families who does not emphatically recommend this book to other friends and family. Breastfeed or bottle feed, schedule feed or demand feed...whatever is best for you. But this book is not dangerous and if you are looking for some help or guidelines its a great option.
Did you actually read this book? May 11, 2010
Sara Grumann Stallings (GA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Babywise is working great with my baby. I've read lots of reviews, and I have to say that I disagree on what most people are saying. They say things like demand feeding works the best - the baby knows when he's hungry, etc. Did you people actually read the book? It says SEVERAL times that this book is just a guideline and you should surely do what works for you. It also says that "parent directed feeding" is a COMBINATION of clock-feeding and demand-feeding. Using just one OR the other isn't best for your baby, but the COMBINATION is what works best. Babywise says to follow a sort-of schedule, but if your baby is hungry a bit before or after that time, that's when you should feed. My baby slept through the night at 10 weeks, and she is a very happy, healthy 4 month old. All I am saying is you need to RE-READ the book. It might not work for you, but don't bash it unless you really COMPREHEND what this book is doing - giving parents advice! They aren't rules, just more like guidelines. Keep an open mind.
It's the living proof that has convinced me January 6, 2007
D. Beasley
36 out of 47 found this review helpful
When my son was born, I knew at least three families, all with differently tempered children, who had used Babywise with great success. I decided to use the same method with my son. It worked great. My son slept through the night before two months old. I have used Babywise with my infant daughter as well. Similarly, she slept through the night before two months. Sometimes it takes up to three months (my best friend had that experience), but that is still better than a year of night-time waking.
Many people are offended by Ezzo's tone in the book. He comes across as if you don't use his method, parenting will be a nightmare. We all know that different people have different methods. But I saw that even when different people, with different children, all different personalities, used this method, they had success. Their children thrived, and were happy and content babies.
I think the biggest problem comes when people only skim the book, and then try to apply techniques they don't really understand. They think they should stick with a strict schedule, by the clock. Ezzo is very clear about feeding your baby if they are hungry, no matter what time it is.
I have actually seen a news story on TV where people were having trouble with their babies not thriving. They blamed it on faulty methods in Babywise, but upon interview, it was very clear that these people (or the reporter!) had not read the book in full and did not understand what they were supposed to be doing.
I've been very pleased with Babywise, and recommend it to anyone who asks about my content, happy baby.
What is all the fuss?! June 19, 2008
N. Groff
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I'll keep it short and simple. I don't understand all the complaints and fuss over this book. They advocate using discernment and routine, not just one or the other. They emphasize that the husband and wife relationship must stay as the most important relationship to maintain a healthy family. They caution that children do not always know what is best for themselves and that parents need to use wisdom to determine this... Sounds like plain common sense to me...
Be Sensible September 30, 2009
C. Atchley (Idaho)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I read this book cover to cover, and I used it with my middle child. It works. People have been saying it's too regimented; they had to make thier children cry it out. They had to leave baby alone when awake from a nap. Come on, people. It's a book. Adjust it to yours and your baby's needs. The basic idea, full feedings (not snacking), good naps, baby falling asleep by himself, etc. is good stuff. Build a schedule off your baby. Its not like a recipe; you don't have to follow it exactly. My middle child, and now my 5 month old, are great sleepers thanks to the ideas in Baby Wise.
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