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u/Hawk_in_Tahoe · 7 pointsr/daddit

Happiest Baby on The Block.

Seriously could not give it a higher recommendation. Dad of a fussy newborn (5 weeks). It saved my sanity.

Here's a quick YouTube preview: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mm3aJ78TXak

But you HAVE to get the Amazon Instant video if you watch the YouTube and want more details. https://www.amazon.com/Happiest-Baby-Block-Harvey-Karp/dp/B0088Y6C0W

Also. Get a halo sleeper sack. Way easier than swaddling and it holds all night.

Also swear by the fisher price rock and play. Only pediatrician approved device for a baby to sleep in that moves (vs vibrate) and it's only $60.

Combine that with a wubbanub, some gripe water and this YouTube link played LOUDLY close to him/her - you'll find the "off switch" too. :)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oewj_XEM1js

u/the_mighty_skeetadon · 5 pointsr/Parenting

Lots of good advice here, but there is ONE THING that saved our lives when my daughter was in this stage. It's this video: https://www.amazon.com/Happiest-Baby-Block-Harvey-Karp/dp/B0088Y6C0W

Watch him take exhausted parents and see the insane amazement on their faces as he takes their fussy babies and makes them calm, then fall asleep. As a dad, it's incredibly gratifying to be able to take your fussy child and calm him or her down in 5 minutes or less.

I was able to use the side/swinging technique to put her to sleep all the way up to around 12 months. I'm telling you, this method is a lifesaver. It was magical for mom, too -- I had primary baby-calming duties, and I could easily put her to sleep.

Bonus picture: me brushing my teeth with swaddled, calm munchkin, age ~3 months. Common sight in my house at the time. =)

u/ReddisaurusRex · 5 pointsr/Parenting

Congrats! Here are my tips . . . (Cut and pasted from another post.)

  1. Stay positive - your attitude/outlook can really make a difference :)

  2. Watch (don't read/or read after watching) The Happiest Baby on the Block film (see below.)

  3. I see you are a reader - I felt like after reading the below books and listening to my parent friends' experiences, I was prepared for almost everything pregnancy and the first couple years of parenthood threw at me (I learn best from reading, and this was just my personal method that worked for me in making confident and informed decisions, or figuring out where to go for more research) - I know a lot of people don't learn best this way/get frustrated trying to implement something really specific if it doesn't work for their baby, rather than just taking pieces of everything they've heard/read about and adapting it to work for them.)

    These helped me make better decisions because they presented me with many options to try for trial and error, or good jumping off points for further research. I have honestly never had a "what do I do now?!" parenting moment because I have read so much that I have back up plans in my pocket if the first thing I try doesn't work. I have also never had any of the struggles with my son that a lot of people have around sleeping, eating, behavior, etc. and while I know some of that is because we have a healthy kid, I truly believe a lot of it comes from being an informed parent who explores all the options and tries the ones that have the most evidence for working well in combination with what feels right for me and my family.

    I tried to just list the neutral/middle of the road books that are fun and/or give enough indepth information on most sides of an issue to be a great jumping off point for exploring particular parenting styles, options, etc.

    In no particular order:

  • Bringing up Bebe - Tells the parenting story of an American expat. living in Paris, and how she observed different parenting techniques between American and French families, and how that plays out in children's behavior. It is a fun "experience" story and I think it lends some interesting insights.

  • Pregnancy, childbirth, and the newborn - I think this is the most informative, neutral, pregnancy book out there. It really tries to present all sides of any issues. I can't recommend this book enough. From here, you could explore the options that best fit your needs (e.g. natural birth, etc.)

  • Taking Charge of Your Fertility - Look into this if you find you are having trouble conceiving, or if you want to conceive right away. Really great tips on monitoring the body to pinpoint the most fertile times and stay healthy before becoming pregnant.

  • The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding - This is published by Le Leche League and really has everything you need to know about breastfeeding, pumping, etc. After baby is born, kellymom.com is a good resource for quickly referring to for breastfeeding questions later, but seriously don't skip this book - it is great!

  • Dr. Spock's Baby and Childcare - Really comprehensive and probably the most widely read book about every aspect of child health and development (and also a lot of what to expect as parents.)

  • NurtureShock - by far the most interesting book I've ever read in my life. Basically sums up research on child development to illuminate how many parents and educators ignore research based evidence on what works well for raising children. If you read nothing else in this book, at least read the sleep chapter!

  • What's Going on in There? - This book was written by a neuroscientist after becoming a mom about brain development from pregnancy through about age 5. It has some of the same research as NurtureShock but goes way more in depth. I found it fascinating, but warning, I could see how it could scare some people with how much detail it goes into (like how many people feel that "What to Expect When Expecting" is scary.)

  • Happiest Baby on the Block - There is a book, but really you can/should just watch the DVD. It has 5 very specific techniques for calming a fussy baby. Here are some recent reddit comments about it. Someday I will buy Dr. Karp a drink - love that man!

  • The Wholesome Baby Food Guide - this book is based on a website which has some of the same information, but the book goes way more in depth about how to introduce food, with particular steps, to set baby up for a lifetime of good (non picky) eating habits.

  • A variety of sleep books, so you can decide which method you might be comfortable with (I believe the Baby Whisperer and Healthy Sleep Habits Happy Child are pretty middle of the road, but you can look into bedsharing (The Dr. Sear's books) or the other end (Babywise) as discussed in other comments already here, etc. - these last two links I am letting my personal bias show - sorry, but I just think it is good to know all sides of an issue.)

  • Huffington Post Parents section often has "experience" articles, and browsing subs like this can help with that too.

  • A lot of people love the Bill Cosby Fatherhood book too, but my husband and I haven't read it, so I can't say for sure what is in it, but I imagine it is "experiences" based

  • The Wonder Weeks - describes when and how babies reach developmental milestones, what to expect from those, and how to help your baby with them.
u/amoore2600 · 3 pointsr/daddit

This video helped me a lot as a new dad. Was totally worth the cost! https://www.amazon.com/Happiest-Baby-Block-Harvey-Karp/dp/B0088Y6C0W

u/shelovesbier · 2 pointsr/beyondthebump

Seeing this picture makes me wonder if you've seen the movie or read the book "The Happiest Baby on the Block".

When I watched the movie, I was skeptical about the results (of using the methods). I can honestly say that 9 out of 10 times, works like a charm. And if my baby girl won't go to sleep, it's because she needs a bit more of one thing or another (fed, changed, burped) and is easily resolved.

I swear it's a new mom life saver! :)

u/karmaceutical · 2 pointsr/videos

Please, get this -https://www.amazon.com/Happiest-Baby-Block-Harvey-Karp/dp/B0088Y6C0W

im telling you totally worth it. I have 3 kids and Happiest Baby on the Block was hugely helpful. Probably the only advice I got from any other parent that was really worth it. It is also available in book form and you can probably pirate it

u/glenbot · 1 pointr/daddit

If you are worried, my wife and I use the advice from this blog and it helps. http://www.weebeedreaming.com/my-blog/. Also, the advice from happiest baby on the block was just incredible. Video since i'm sure your time is pretty much wasted. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088Y6C0W/ref=dv_web_yvl_list_pr_3

u/barlister · 1 pointr/daddit

http://www.amazon.com/The-Happiest-Baby-On-Block/dp/B0088Y6C0W/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1344556464&sr=8-4&keywords=happiest+baby+on+the+block

I can't recommend this enough. Tools for getting an infant (< 3 months) to fall asleep very quickly.

It worked like a charm for me.

There's a book and a DVD, I recommend the DVD so you can see it in action.

u/vickyyoublonde · 1 pointr/Parenting

My son refused to sleep on his back, even when swaddled. For the first 3 months of his life he slept in a mamaroo with permission from his pedi. But the best advice I was given as when I watched Happiest Baby on the Block (Link) for the first 3 month after birth you need to have the mindset that you're in the "fourth trimester" and they're not okay with the big bright world yet and that's okay.

u/cmclaughlin · 1 pointr/Parenting

My wife breast feeds and I occasionally bottle feed. I've noticed that depending on the bottle nipple, milk from a bottle flows very fast into my daughter's mouth. After she drinks it all and there's no more left sometimes she's still fussy. But after a few minutes she slips into milk comma. Compare that to the breast... it's more of a slow and steady flow that she has to work for by sucking. She almost always falls asleep on the boob. I recently bought some better bottle nipples that restrict the flow and she has to work a little harder to suck on them. Maybe that would help.

Also, I hope you've heard of the 5 Ss. I highly recommend this video:

http://www.amazon.com/Happiest-Baby-Block-Harvey-Karp/dp/B0088Y6C0W/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1398174413&sr=1-1&keywords=happiest+baby+on+the+block

And yeah, it gets better. This week my 3 month old started sleeping from 9 or 10pm to 6 or 7am.

Good luck!