On Becoming Baby Wise: Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep (On Becoming. . .)

I have a 2 month old son and have been using the Baby Wise technique since he was born. I have found it to be very successful! Since he was born he has only woke up once a night for a feeding. I was at first concerned that my baby would not benefit from this book because of some of the reviews saying that it is an unhealthy way to feed a baby. I decided to give it a try anyway because it was very successful for my sister in law and her son. I followed the books advice, the advice of other moms and my own common sense and my son is a very healthy 2 month old. His doctor even mention how well the breastfeeding was going since he was gaining a healthy amount of weight. There were times when I thought maybe he was hungry 30 mins after his feeding. So I feed him just a little longer the next time. I know the book says that you should only feed for around 30 mins but that is just a suggested time since all babies are different. If you have a fussy baby after feeding check for other things that maybe would make him cry like gas or temperture. (My mom told me that babies aren't always hungry, but they will always take more food because it is soothing to nurse or eat) Another thing I discovered with my son was that he might act hungry, but he really just like the idea of sucking on something so I gave him the pacifier (which took a couple days for him to get use to). Anyway the point is the book will not be the cure all for everything but it helps to get you started. My son has now sleep through the night several nights and it sure feels good to sleep! Good Luck!

Babywise is a terrific source of information for breastfeeding and bottle-feeding moms who want more information on a flexible sleep schedules. Not only does the author provide his explanation of a baby schedule, he also provides the statistics from research he has performed using the flexible schedule. In addition, the author includes his interesting research on some of other hot topics including: breastfeeding technique, attachment parenting, co-sleeping, demand feeding, baby slings, SIDS, and much, much more. Included in the book are sample schedules that a mom can copy and use to track her own baby's schedule. Also included is information that a breast-feeding mom can use from the moment she gives birth.

I've read some of the negative reviews here and after having read the ENTIRE book, I have to say the criticism is unfounded. The author prescribes a very flexible approach to establishing a schedule and includes his proven research as to why the flexible schedule can prove healthful (yes, I did use the word healthful) to the mom and to the baby. (Who knew there were different types of breastmilk, some more full of calories than another?) The only thing that the author does not agree
with is the constantly providing of the breast or bottle whenever a baby stirs. If you agree that the breast or bottle should be offered all-day at any time whenever the baby stirs, this book is not for you.It Gets Easier! And Other Lies We Tell New Mothers

I actually thought this book was very helpful to get your baby on a schedule. My baby is currently 8 months old and I started reading this book just after I had him.

I didn't follow the book to a "T" because each baby is different and you have to meet the needs of your own baby (which is what the book tells you). Yes there were times that my baby would follow the schedule and days that he would be starving and want to eat every hour and half to two hours.

Reading a book doesn't TELL/SHOW you how to feed your baby. However, the book can act as a guide line but you as the parent still have the choice on how to feed your baby and how to put him on a schedule.

I recommend this book to everybody now, because I think that it works as a great guide (not as a baby user's manual).

This book is the best baby book available. It not only guides you on sleeping but eating and any other questions you may have. My son was sleeping through the night by week 11 and I didnt read the book until he was 6 weeks old. Very easy to implement. I buy this book for all my pregnant friends and the most recent has given birth and by 10 weeks her son was sleeping through the night. Yours will too if you just follow the guidelines.

I bought this book along with several others while I was still pregnant. I read all of them before my son was born. I am glad I did. I also read 12 Hours Sleep by 12 Weeks Old and with the two books, I had a plan for my son. By 8 weeks he was sleeping 5 hours a night. By 12 weeks, he was sleeping about 12. He is now 6 months old and has a wonderful sleeping, playing and eating schedule. He is curious and on, or ahead of, all of the developmental milestones. I am constantly being told how "lucky" I am by other mothers with babies my son's age. I don't think it is luck at all, I think it is what I learned from the book. With everything, you will have to read it to decide if it will work with you and your values. It did with me and I'm glad because I have a beautiful, happy, thriving son and I give a lot of credit to what I learned from this book.