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The DVD is probably more useful the first time but after that the book is great to reinforce everything and use as a quick guide for swaddling occasionally. For the record the 5 S's worked perfectly (Aug 13, 2015)
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- Kathryn B.
Aldie, Virginia
The book just constantly talks about the S's of swaddling, sushing, sucking, side/stomach position, and swinging. Apr 03, 2024
- Meagan H.
Houston, Texas
Get your baby to sleep! This is the best book for new parents looking to soothe their infants! Nov 28, 2023
- Cadie P.
Walnut Creek, California
Overall I did like this book and found some insightful information, but I think it should be described as a book about a new theory about Colic and how to help with that specifically. Oct 23, 2023
- Angie B.
McMinnville, Oregon
Seemed helpful, especially the info around sleep support. Jul 04, 2023
- Brian T.
Ontario, California
Get the book, the DVD, and the audiobook. This is an absolute essential for any first time, second time, or umpteenth time parent. I have it on repeat because I learn something new every time. Aug 15, 2022
- Amy M.
United States of America
I recommend this book to all my friends who are expecting! The 5 “S’s” got us through the 4th trimester. Worked like a charm to comfort a fussy baby in very little time. Must read for all new parents! Apr 14, 2021
Great techniques for calming your little one and helping them sleep better, which means you sleep better :) Mar 08, 2021
- Rebecca V.
85296, Arizona
Excited to use this advice for my little one Jan 25, 2021
- Amanda A.
Orlando, Florida
Learning about the fourth trimester was essential to my sanity as a new mama. I recommend this book to anyone, but especially for moms that I know don't have the best support system. Oct 15, 2020
- Sarah B.
United States of America
Really helped give this new mom a “schedule” to go by and reasons for baby’s actions. Apr 13, 2020
- Heidi D.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
I loved the S's and they worked really well to calm my babe (especially swaddling!) Thinking of my baby as being in his 4th trimester really helped me to empathize with him as well. Feb 21, 2020
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- Ash S.
Fairview, North Carolina
I love this brand’s swaddles too! My baby slept through the night at 7.5 weeks and to this day loves her crib and sleeping! We don’t get up most mornings until 9 or 10 and I have this book to thank! Jun 01, 2021
- Tam L.
San Diego, California
As new parents, we didn't know anything about babies, why they cried, or how to sooth them. This was great way to read before babies arrival and even after (as we forgot ever thing once baby came!) Feb 19, 2020
- Kimberly B.
Mesa, Arizona
This is a book I refer to again and again for advice on calming a fussy newborn. I've gotten a lot of use out of it! It's also great for a busy/tired parent who doesn't have time to read a whole book. Jan 25, 2020
- Briana S.
Rockford , Illinois
My only wish is I read this sooner. Dr. Karp teaches the importance of the 5 S’s- Shushing, Side/Stomach Position, Sucking, Swaddling, and Swinging. So useful in soothing our girl as a newborn. Jun 20, 2019
- Emily F.
Thornhill, Canada
5 S's were a good place to start Mar 27, 2019
- Kelly N.
Raleigh, North Carolina
While I don't neccesarily think it is necessary to read the entire book, the 5 S principles are absolutely invaluable to new parents. They were a complete lifesaver with our first. Feb 07, 2019
- Allie B.
Mullica Hill, New Jersey
We read this while in a panic after 3 weeks of absolute fussiness! It's the basics, but it helped! Shushing, swaddling, it totally helped even if it seems like common sense now! Mar 11, 2018
- Tasha M.
Cincinnati , Ohio
I read this book while pregnant with my first and LOVED it. I got so much useful info out of this book and referenced it though out my son's first year. Definitely recommend. Nov 13, 2017
- Alicia F.
United States of America
This book has some good and important tips to help soothe baby but there is so much unnecessary stuff that makes it really long and distracting. It could have been a brochure basically. Oct 26, 2017
- Kristin S.
Buffalo, Minnesota
Great tips for surviving the "fourth trimester". I recommend reading it before baby arrives...or just watch the dvd afterward. Empowering. Sep 13, 2017
- Maeve S.
Mckees Rocks, Pennsylvania
I don't necessarily regret this purchase or reading it; there's interesting information and the "4th trimester" theory makes sense. The techniques just didn't work for us. Jul 17, 2017
- Andrea S.
Parker, Colorado
The only baby book that we read before starting our family and I felt as prepared as I could bringing a newborn home. May 29, 2017
- Rana G.
Louisville, United States
Perfect baby book. This along with Healthy sleep habits and Your self confident baby were the best books. May 11, 2017
- Jainy J.
Sugar Land, Texas
Tried his methods, majority work at times. Good information but felt the book could be shorter - a lot of fluff. Jan 20, 2017
- Katie H.
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Critical for first few months. Dec 28, 2016
- Audry P.
Anchorage, Alaska
Great advice but save yourself the $ and just google "5 S's". Apr 19, 2016
- Erin F.
Keizer, Oregon
Dr. Karp's methods to calm a baby really helped us as first-time parents. A must that I give with every baby shower present to first-timers too! Mar 14, 2016
- Kendall H.
Midland, Texas
Great suggestions! Jan 24, 2016
- Christina H.
Denver, Colorado
The shushing was the only takeaway that worked for us. Otherwise none of the other techniques calmed our baby unfortunately. Jan 19, 2016
- Megan A.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
The dvd is a must watch, but the book was helpful for some of the finer points and is easier to revisit sections. Nov 12, 2015
- Saira G.
Tustin, California
The DVD is probably more useful the first time but after that the book is great to reinforce everything and use as a quick guide for swaddling occasionally. For the record the 5 S's worked perfectly Aug 13, 2015
- Laura H.
United States of America
Got the iTunes video only but the 5S' were a total life saver for me as a FTM. Gives you options that work to help soothe your newborn that I wouldn't have known otherwise! Jun 24, 2015
- Kay L.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
The five S's were key for calming our colicky baby, but really only a few pages of the book are essential - it could have been much shorter. Jan 30, 2015
- Norma A.
Cypress , Texas
Best way to help sooth your LO. Dec 07, 2014
- Camille K.
Franklin, Wisconsin
I buy this and give to every single person I know who's expecting. SO helpful in the beginning. Nov 14, 2014
- Dawn W.
Oregon, Wisconsin
I cannot stress how important the information is in this book. This helped us SO much in the first few weeks. The information given is explained well, and the techniques are detailed. Awesome. Oct 07, 2014
- Kristen S.
Atlanta, Georgia
Good book but the DVD will give you what you need in a much shorter period of time. Jul 30, 2014
- Kayley N.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
A God send. And it works. I give a copy to new parents as a shower gift. Read it now. Jul 28, 2014
- Laura S.
United States of America
Read this during pregnancy and am now reading it again. Such good insight and gives me good motivation to hopefully do the rights things Jul 23, 2014
This was a life saver for my husband & I...can't recommend enough~ the 5 S's work!!! Jul 23, 2014
- Leisha M.
Mount Morris , Michigan
Helped with a very fussy newborn. Jun 16, 2014
- Darcy M.
United States of America
some of this was helpful but wasn't crazy about it like some people are May 28, 2014
- Trista C.
McCalla, Alabama
Started reading this book and never finished it. The suggestions and steps are things you are going to naturally do for your baby. Didn't need a book to tell me. Apr 11, 2014
- Erika T.
United States of America
This changed our lives and got our daughter sleeping through the night- honestly. Simple guidelines and easy to follow. It works! Mar 03, 2014
I can't believe how effective everything was. Would not have survived those early weeks without it. Indispensable! Feb 27, 2014
- Virginia G.
San Francisco, California
VERY WORDY but overall, a wonderful book. Just skim all the personal stories. I have no idea how we would have survived "the fourth trimester" without the five S's! Feb 27, 2014
Very redundant and repetitive book. It felt like reading the script of one of those really annoying infomercials. I read through half of it and couldn't take it anymore. Obvious and self-promoting. Feb 03, 2014
Thinking of baby's first few months as the fourth trimester really made a lot of sense to me and helped me to address his "colic". Definitely worth a read! Jan 24, 2014
- Amelia B.
Charlotte, North Carolina
This is a great book, and a must-read for any soon-to-be parent. Harvey Karp's "5 S's" are proven techniques sure to help you through the newborn stages with your sanity. Dec 03, 2013
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- Kathryn B.
Aldie, Virginia
The book just constantly talks about the S's of swaddling, sushing, sucking, side/stomach position, and swinging. Apr 03, 2024
- Meagan H.
Houston, Texas
Get your baby to sleep! This is the best book for new parents looking to soothe their infants! Nov 28, 2023
- Cadie P.
Walnut Creek, California
Overall I did like this book and found some insightful information, but I think it should be described as a book about a new theory about Colic and how to help with that specifically. Oct 23, 2023
- Angie B.
McMinnville, Oregon
Seemed helpful, especially the info around sleep support. Jul 04, 2023
- Brian T.
Ontario, California
Get the book, the DVD, and the audiobook. This is an absolute essential for any first time, second time, or umpteenth time parent. I have it on repeat because I learn something new every time. Aug 15, 2022
- Amy M.
United States of America
I recommend this book to all my friends who are expecting! The 5 “S’s” got us through the 4th trimester. Worked like a charm to comfort a fussy baby in very little time. Must read for all new parents! Apr 14, 2021
Great techniques for calming your little one and helping them sleep better, which means you sleep better :) Mar 08, 2021
- Rebecca V.
85296, Arizona
Excited to use this advice for my little one Jan 25, 2021
- Amanda A.
Orlando, Florida
Learning about the fourth trimester was essential to my sanity as a new mama. I recommend this book to anyone, but especially for moms that I know don't have the best support system. Oct 15, 2020
- Sarah B.
United States of America
Really helped give this new mom a “schedule” to go by and reasons for baby’s actions. Apr 13, 2020
- Heidi D.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
I loved the S's and they worked really well to calm my babe (especially swaddling!) Thinking of my baby as being in his 4th trimester really helped me to empathize with him as well. Feb 21, 2020
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