This book is really harsh, definitely not something I would recommend. Ferber himself has recanted a lot of the techniques in this book. Cry it out is not the answer, it only teaches your child you are not going to be there when they need you. There are many other options. I would recommend Dr. Elizabeth Pantley or Dr. Jay Gordon's books to try first, they are amazing. PLEASE, for your child, think twice about using this book.

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Help for parents at the end of their rope! Lots of information to help you help your child. Help your child learn to fall asleep, stay asleep and sleep thru the night.

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This book was wonderful.I had to switch it up a bit but my daughter is sleeping through the night now!!

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This book is highly recommended by my child's doctor. The method can be a bit difficult, but it does achieve results.

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Honestly this book didn't tell me anything I didn't already know... I read this w/my second child and after my first terrible sleeper I pretty much had it covered. This book also talks about sleeping in terms of a function of other behavioral "problems" like bedwetting, colic, etc.

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This book is great if you can stand to listen to your baby crying. When I bought it I was living with my parents and had an infant. I was able to use the techniques and let my son cry it out, but my mom couldn't stand it and would pick him up and rock him every time, so needless to say, it didn't work for me! : )

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This book is awesome! I have 3 kids (who came over the span of 3 1/2 yrs) and used the techniques in this book w/ all of them. I don't think I would be sane right now if I had not! I have friends whose children are 2+ yrs old and still not sleeping through the night-they are pulling their hair out at this point. All of mine have slept through the night (we're talking a consistent 12 hours) starting at around 6 months. I don't understand the negative reviews-all my children are perfectly happy, well-adjusted. Their healthy sleep habits help contribute to that-and I can be a better parent because I am well rested. It's like w/ any aspect of parenting, it's important to set healthy limits. (Obviously, you need to use common sense, and even Ferber admits there are exceptions for when kids are sick, or teething, etc.)

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