Customer Reviews
Amazing!! 
2008-07-20
This is an absolutely amazing "must" for any parent - new or old!! The technique taught in this DVD works!!! Where was it when my children were born?? As a new grandmother, I found it just the thing I needed for an unhappy baby. My daughter actually told me about it. A copy of this DVD was given to her just before the birth of her first child. Every house with a newborn should have a copy!
A MUST HAVE for every new parent! 2008-06-24
I recommend this DVD to every prospective parent I meet. When my husband and I found out I was pregnant with our first child we were nervous. During the last trimester we watched this DVD (we actually practiced his swaddling technique before the baby was born). Dr. Karp knows babies and after watching this DVD we were more capable of handling our newborn when he arrived. My son cried less than other babies at the hospital. I actually think my son IS a happier child because we followed Dr. Karp's advice. Now my son is 19 months and I'm reading "The Happiest Toddler on the Block". Thanks Dr. Karp!
Great confidence builder for new moms AND DADS 2008-06-22
Baby hasn't arrived yet, but I watched this with my husband and we were impressed. Watching the faces of the crying babies in the video was amazing: you can see, as Dr. Karp explains, the very moment when the "calming reflex" kicks in. Their eyes soften into sudden contentment, and best of all you understand exactly what was done to get them there.
Dr. Karp makes the simple comment that Dads are often even better at these (particular) techniques than Moms. Something about how they enjoy the physical interaction, or have the stamina for lots of bouncing, etc. When my husband heard that, he literally sighed in relief.
This video is great learning material for both parents, and I think a great way to help Dad feel comfortable "in the driver's seat" with child care; a very good thing for Moms!
Amazing product...but get it while they are young... 2008-06-16
I love this DVD - it works - it is amazing...but if you don't get it before the baby gets here, you may not have time to learn the techniques well and the baby may outgrow the methods. Four months and you are done.
That said this is my favorite baby shower gift and after two grand babies, several nieces and nephews later - it is the toast of our family. Now everyone has to check who is giving the DVD so there aren't a dozen at every baby shower.
Buy it - you won't regret it - especially good for new parents and fathers who are a little unsure...this gives you the confidence you need. However, don't hesitate to buy this if you have five children and don't know these techniques - if you value your sleep and sanity...
jp
This will change your life! 2008-06-15
This DVD will completely change your parenting experience. It is amazing! It is so simple and fool proof. These techniques take the stress, anxiety and frustration out of parenting a newborn and allows you to soothe, and truly enjoy your baby. This is a baby shower Must Have! The five S's are the key to sanity with a new baby!
We LOVED this dvd 2008-07-23
I watched this dvd shortly after my son and I arrived home from the hospital (as recommended by a friend) so I don't know what it's like to have babies scream and scream. My son would start to get fussy and I'd use some or all of the 5 techniques demonstrated in the dvd and he'd calm right down. It really helped to form a very strong bond with my son right from day one. So now this is the first thing I suggest to/give to new moms.
Happiest Baby on the Block 2008-07-23
This book taught me techniques to help my husband and I survive the first 6 months of my child's life. My daughter was very needy as a baby, more than other children, I would cry because I was so stressed out from her crying. I just could not take it anymore, until I followed this book...WE FINALLY GOT SLEEP :) now, I'm such a strong believer in swaddling.
Absolute must for all parents! 2008-07-22
The tips in this video really work and allow you and your husband to sleep extra hours every night! Our daughter is 2weeks old and is very good natured but would get fussy some times. The calming reflex and 5 S's are the perfect parenting-for-newborn tools. Frankly I'm disappointed that the lessons aren't taught in the hospital before coming home since they're so basic and work like a charm!
baby kryptonite! 2008-07-22
Our pediatrician suggested we get this video and we are happy we did. The techniques demonstrated in "The Happiest Baby on the Block" work! Our little fuss pot can get really wound up but the swaddling, swinging, shushing, and sucking combo knock him out. Our 4 week old baby calms right down with the shushing and sleeps better and longer swaddled. It was particularly helpful to see just how loud and vigorously the swinging and shushing needs to be to have the desired effect.
I Could KISS DR. Karp! 2008-07-21
Thanks to a childcare class at our hospital, we discovered the techniques of Dr. Karp. As excited parents-to-be we diligently watched the DVD and thought, we'll see. Watching the video, the babies had this magically calm look on their faces once Dr. Karp did his 5 "S"es. We figured this was some good editing...of course they would only show the situations where it worked.
When our daughter was born last October, we couldn't get her to stop crying in the hospital. She was fed, changed and warm. What could it be? The we remembered Dr. Karp's 5 "S"es and (amazingly) our daughter magically stopped crying just like the babies in the video. It worked!
We have recommend this to every parent-to-be that we know. My husband even gave a pregnant waitress an extra $20 on her tip with a note ordering her to spend it on this DVD!!
Thank you Dr. Karp for figuring this out. While I cannot say that our baby never cried, you saved us many moments of frustration. We can't wait to check out the Happiest Toddler on the Block DVD.
