The Happiest Baby on the Block
By Harvey Karp
Bantam, 2002.
Summary of The Happiest Baby on the Block book by Harvey Karp
Tips for keeping your baby safe, comfortable, and happy as well as expert techniques to help new parents navigate the trials of infant care, such as breastfeeding and crying spells.
Chapters in The Happiest Baby on the Block book summary
What do you get from this book? Discover the secrets to raising happy babies without driving yourself crazy
The “cuddle cure” stops crying, calms your baby, and ensures you both get a good night’s sleep
Babies can’t help crying, and we can’t help comforting them—things only get tricky when colic surfaces
Colic would disappear with a “fourth trimester”—until that happens, we need to recreate the effects of the womb
Your baby’s reflexes help it survive, but swaddling keeps it comfortable and happy
Side sleep first, shush second—and don’t be afraid of getting loud
Swinging makes your baby happy, and sucking makes them even happier—just don’t overuse their pacifier
What to do when the “5 S’s” don’t work, and recognizing when the time comes to wean them off
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Who should read The Happiest Baby on the Block book
- New or expecting parents
- preschool teachers
- child psychologists
- pediatricians
- pediatric nurses
About the author of The Happiest Baby on the Block
Harvey Karp
Child care expert and pediatrician Harvey Karp has devoted his working life to researching infant care, investigating children’s health, and educating parents on the dos and don’ts of child rearing. His groundbreaking methods for raising happy children are the driving force behind his tech company, Happiest Baby, and have earned him assistant professorships at both UCLA and USC.
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