Tamara K. (Daisyduke) reviewed on 3/17/2007 + 72 more book reviews

I spent the first three weeks of my baby's life following the "babies know what they need" philosophy. I implemented cue feeding and let my baby decided when to sleep, eat, and wake up. My baby's sleeping and eating habits became increasingly random and chaotic. Finally, one day my baby stayed awake for 11 straight hours--not crying all the time, but wide awake. That episode convinced me that my baby really did not know what was best.

We made a radical shift and implemented Babywise whole hog. Almost instantly, my baby took to the system like a duck to water. My baby needed some structure and guidance. My baby is now a happy, contented little one who goes to sleep smiling and wakes up cooing. My baby never has to cry for food. As far as thriving goes, my baby is practically outgrowing the growth charts.

I can't say this book will work for every baby, but I also think it should not be condemned outright. Some say that parent-directed feeding is just for the parents' convenience and not for the baby's best interests. Isn't it in my baby's best interests to sleep soundly at night, to know that she will be fed immediately when she awakes, to get full feedings, and to be happy and content when awake?
Reviewer: Belle Gardner

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