The Happiest Baby on the Block
by Harvey Karp
Karp's five S's for calming newborns, swaddle, side, shush, swing, suck, based on the idea of a 'fourth trimester' in which babies need womb-like conditions. The method works for a great many crying babies and the explanation is clear. The book is longer than the method needs; the DVD or a summary gets you there faster.
Read it if…
you have a newborn who cries and you are desperate.
Skip it if…
your baby is past four months; the method fades then.
Three things you will actually use
- Newborns need womb conditions; recreate them.
- Do the S's together and vigorously.
- Crying peaks around six weeks and improves.
Do this first
Practice the swaddle and the shush while the baby is calm, so you can do them at 3 a.m.
Our verdict
Effective method, padded book.
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