I would like to invite parents and caregivers to explore Dr. Harvey Karp, Pediatrician and authors techniques on how to calm and sooth crying infants. As all parents know, even though we have fed and diapered and cared for our baby as best we can, sometimes they just cry and cry with no end in sight. Not only does this lead to fatigue but it also has a tendency to give parents a feeling that they just are not good at parenting. Infants that continuously cry and cry could lead to Shaken Baby, breastfeeding failure and contribute to PPD.
Dr. Karp created The Happiest Baby on the Block and the 5 S's to teach parents and caregivers how to turn off the crying switch by turning on the baby's calming reflex. His theory of the 4th trimester (basically recreating the womb experience for the first 3 months of life) is truly revolutionary in its approach and has immediate results. I would encourage parents and caregivers to visit his website, www.thehappiestbaby.com to find out more information about this incredible program.
To further bring these techniques to parents and caregivers, Dr. Karp created an educator program which certifies educators to teach his techniques in their local communities. Since its creation in 2005, over 2700 individuals worldwide have signed on for this at home study certification. The program comes on DVD and is being taught in hospitals throughout the US, military installations working in the Family Advocacy Program as well as state and local health districts. To find out more about the certification program, please visit www.thehappiestbaby.org.
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I read part of his Toddler book, and enjoyed most of it. I have to say, I had trouble talking like a cavewoman to my caveman-like toddler, although I agreed in principle that very upset kiddos want you to empathize with their dilemma at the same amount of exasperation as they are feeling.
I did not read the Baby book, but what I have found useful for my son may be what you are referring to in his theory of the 4th trimester. From Day 1 and to present (he is 22 months old), when he is most upset, and in the middle of the night, the ONE thing we can count on soothing him (after all other possibilities have been ruled-out), is to simulate the womb with a "schoo-schoo-schoo" sound, very deep and soft, swaying back and forth with him close to me. I actually start perspiring, from his body heat and hot little head!
I know moms are very appreciative of these parenting books; we may not agree with every word or theory, but it is helpful to add a few more ideas to our bag of tricks (especially when it is late at night and you're out of ideas).
September 30, 2008 - 1:23pmThis Comment