I've read several sleep training books and this is by far the best one. It's method is simple and yet very effective. My son now naps regularly and sleeps pretty much throughout the night. The best part is that it works the minute start.
The read is slightly dry, but nothing too dull.
However if you want a zero cry sleep solution, this may not be for you. The best thing I can pull from the book is if your timing is right; there is no crying (for both baby and mum!).
I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a new baby and wants some regularity in their lives. My son's naps are now consistent throughout the day and he is a very happy three month old little boy!

I bought this book after trying a few different options when my first son was 8 months old and refused to sleep...After two nights following this book he was sleeping 10-12 hours, and now at 3 he is still an awesome sleeper. His 7 month old sister sleeps 12-14 hours a night because we followed this book. I am so thankful and recommend it to everyone I know.

This book has alot of scientific facts that help understand how good naps and night sleep are important for a baby. Give tips for different age of babies and child. If you dont have time to read the whole book, you can go directly to your babie's age.
I would recommend it.

I purchased this book on the recommendation of a few others and even though I read the poor reviews, I figured that the majority of the positive reviews had to be correct...that this book was in fact work purchasing. WRONG! I read everything...I mean everything. I could not get through this book. Dr. Weissbluth was unbearably repetitive and unbelievably contradictory in his advice. Everything the reviewers said who gave this book poor reviews is true. Thankfully I have a baby who always slept fairly well...I can't imagine having one of the described "fussy" babies and having to get through this book. If you absolutely must read this book because you think that my review is wrong too, please borrow it from the library instead. The $20+ I spent on this book could have purchased quite a few baby items instead of this oversized door stop I'm now stuck with....or better yet...would you like to purchase it from me???

Most sleep books are anecdotal and not research based. Dr. Weissbluth explains why children need sleep, and what norms are appropriate, and why it shouldn't be negotiable - similar to proper food habits and the use of carseats. Contrary to some posts, he doesn't say you have to let them cry it out, he explains different methods of sleep training and why extinction crying is the easiest. I believe he also notes that about 10% of children are outside of the norms of sleep and may not follow his schedule.
We have referred to this time and again when it was time to "retrain" our girls after interrupted sleep patterns. The trick with this or any other book, is it use it with common sense and adjust your approach as it fits your child.

This was a pretty good book, it explored napping and bedtime sleep which was appreciated. However, it is a little dry and not easy to read. Lots of evidence and studies as to why sleep and naps are important, which I didn't find very useful.

my naturopathic doctor recommended this book. My 4 month old was not naping during the day. He was sleeping through the night but would not nap. I read the information in the book and now he is 6 months old and is on a regular nap schedule and goes down without any soothing and/or crying. I am so relieved and happy to have found this book. Some parts are a little repetitive but overall I would recommend this book to anyone needing help with sleeping for their baby.

The information contained in this book is so informative.

I purchased the book when my eldest was 4 months old because he wasn't a good daytime napper. The book gave me the confidence to do what I knew was best for him and within a few days he was on a consistent nap schedule. With my daughter, I started sleep training at 6 weeks and within a week I was able to put he down for naps awake but drowsy after only a few minutes of soothing and she would fall asleep. My family was amazed at how easy of a sleeper she was.

The book is a little disorganized with the information so it is best to read the beginning chapters and then go to the specific age of your child.

I read this book first while very sleep-deprived and then re-read it later when not so wiped. It helped us enormously. The earlier you read it, the better because it helps you put your baby to sleep so she can learn to fall asleep on her own (not be rocked to sleep).

The second most important thing I learned was how to recognise your baby is tired and to put her to bed, for naps and the night, before she is overtired and cannot fall asleep easily.

There are many more important things I learned from this book, too many to mention here. I cannot recommend this book enough.

I bought this book because so many people seemed to rave about it. But, in my case, it failed dismally to live up to my expectations. My daughter is the type of child Weissbluth labels as "extremely fussy" and "difficult" (which is true, although I would describe it as "spirited" and eager to laugh when pleased and shout when not). She sleeps 12 hours straight at night but refuses to take naps. Weissbluth's advice - basically a fancy way of saying "let her cry it out" (for up to an hour for each nap! - that's 3 hours a day of "crying it out"). Don't buy if if you are the type of parent who refuses to let your child cry endlessly. The book also contains lots of inconsistencies - for example, he states as a fundamental principle "never wake a sleeping baby" but 5 pages later says to "wake a baby up at 7 am" and "wake a baby up after a 1 hour nap". I'm sure his principles work for many children but certainly not mine.

After trying 4 different books, this is the one that finally worked for us. It was recommended to us by our community health unit and it is the most comprehensive reference we have read on the subject of sleep. It takes into account not only ages but temperaments as well, which I think is just as important. After reading the parts that pertained to us our daughter finally started to sleep through the night. It really gave us confidence in the methods we were trying. Totally recommend it.

I found this book to be very helpful when I was having problems with my childrens napping and sleeping. It's really a great resource and I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to get their children on some sort of sleep schedule.

I purchased this book after the arrival of our second child and wished I had it for our first. After many mistakes with our first born I was determined not to do it again. I had read many other books on sleep since I hadn't slept through the night for 4 years and then found this one. I must have been reading a different book than the other reviewers because I found the author to be compasionate and understanding for each age level. I didn't have to read every page of the book - just the beginning and then I went to the specific chapter addressing the age of my baby. He explains how to look for the clues when you're first starting out and I found him to be spot-on. I can see these same signs in other babies as well - he's definitley done his research. He clearly states that every child is different and there are always exceptions and to find what's best for you and your baby. Dr. Weissbluth is encouraging and for people like me who want to understand the 'why' about sleep patterns, he explains it. I learned a lot and now have a happy and well-rested baby (and family). I recommend this book to all parents with young children and especially expectant mothers - take time to read at least the first half of the book before the baby comes because you'll be too tired after!

I had read many books to try and educate myself on my childs sleep habits. For months I was lucky if my child was sleeping a couple of hours in a row at night. My child was 4 months old when I bought this book. After reading a few chapters that concerned what I was going through, I fully understood everything. I started following what was described in the book. My child started sleeping 12 hours straight in no time!! I couldn't believe it. I thought it would never happen. My friends and family to this day are amazed. My child is now 17 months old and its great. I have recommended this book to 4 other mothers (with children ranging from new born to 3 years) all if them went out and bought the book. All who continue to thank me as their children are all now sleeping well at night and their families are well rested. All of our children have early bed times and we all have time for ourselves to take a breath of fresh air.

My husband and I both tried to read this, and both gave up. The author goes on and on with statistics - they don't help me get my child to sleep! He was often contradictory, and very repetitive! But the most confusing thing was that his "strategies" for sleep were all lumped together regardless of your child's age. I know I can't tell a 3 month old to look at the clock before getting out of bed - but it's hard to determine which of the other strategies are age-appropriate. Instead of reading this book, I should have tried to grab some extra shut-eye.

Harsh, unforgiving, poorly written, contradictory.

This book could've been about a third the length, had the editors done their job. If there's a concise way to say something, Dr.W says anything and everything else possible.

Did it help me get more sleep? Not even a wink. As another reviewer noted, he contradicts himself. He takes a very harsh stand, essentially writing that the only way is to let them cry all night and not answer their calls and you're a fool if you try anything else. Ugh. No-THANKS. I'm not yet that sleep deprived.

This is by far the best parenting book I have ever read. The book is well researched and Weissbluth is smart, knowlegable, and compassionate. This program works. We had four people recommend this book to us. We read the book when our baby, Rachael, was born, and we followed all of the advice in the book. Rachael has been an excellent sleeper, and the whole family is well-rested. People actually don't believe us when we tell them how well our child sleeps. Everyone comments on how happy Rachael is. It is just an incredible book and will put a lot of things into perspective for you. I highly recommend this book.

It is a lot of repetitive sleep "facts". A lot sounds like maybe he is not really that sure of the subject. States in one part.."never wake a sleeping baby" and then goes on in another part that you have to control their wake up time to ensure healthy sleeping. Has not been helpful and some stuff I've even laughed at, like when he stated something to the effect that their may be no proven benefits of breastfeeding vs. formula. You can tell he has no idea about breastfeeding and talks about supplementing for sore nipples, like its normal to have sore nipples while BF? Any ways its so boring that each page is antagonizing to get through. Ignore your childs cries at night? Nothing like a lot of insecurity and abandonment to help your child sleep. Ridiculous!!

Twins. We had not slept a full night in almost 8months before discovering this book. After a careful read, the first day included several real naps, an early to-bed routine, and we experienced the first complete night since their birth. Even with both crying babies in the same bed-crib (as recommended) they managed to sleep. The four of us (especially the sleep deprived parents) are thankful to have invested in this book.

This is an excellent book. A must read for all parents. I found the
information to be practical and sensible. Having read pretty much all
other books on the subject I can honestly say that this is the best. It is not gimmicky in any way. Also, since the author is a doctor and a
father, he is speaking from both personal and professional
experience. The doctor offers a wide variety of sleep options and ideas to assist you in dealing with sleep issues. I really like this book and will reccomend it to all my friends.