Happiest Baby on the Block - has it worked for you?

Some aspects have worked for me- occasionally. But I guess it all comes with practice. The swaddling thing, so far, does NOT help her sleep longer. I put her down and an hour later she's up again.

Anyone have success stories or, this is b.s. stories?

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Absolutely, that DVD saved our lives one night (any many nights after) when Shane was inconsolable. I recommend it to everyone. Tipped him on his side on our laps and shook our knees and he was out like a light!

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so glad it's worked for you!
did you swaddle him too? see, the side hold thing worked about 2 times, but last night when I reeaaaally needed it, no. Maybe because of the swaddle cuz the other 2 times it worked without it.

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Some of it was helpful, some I rolled my eyes at.

The 5 s's were very helpful, the "sh'ing" in particular.

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Posted by TaraGotHutched

so glad it's worked for you!
did you swaddle him too? see, the side hold thing worked about 2 times, but last night when I reeaaaally needed it, no. Maybe because of the swaddle cuz the other 2 times it worked without it.

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I absolutely love this book! My DH and I also watched the DVD before DD was born. I buy this book for any pregnant person I know.

My DD is 5 mo and the loud sshhhing still quiets her immediately. She's always been a great sleeper and I attribute this to the 5 s's.

There were a few times when she was a newborn when it seemed she was completely inconsolable and the head jiggle move put her instantly asleep! It was amazing!! Thank God for LIF because I never would've known about this book otherwise.

Can you tell I'm a fan?

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shushing and swinging back and forth worked. He hated being swaddled though!!

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I'm not sure what you are talking about - but from the pp's i have an idea.

If its sleep your after for your DC - my DS loved to be on his back with his neck almost off my lap/accross my knees with his head covered w/ a blanket and rocked back and forth. I don't know how I discovered it, but it worked well. My mom thought it was odd.

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Saved my life.

I give it to every pregnant woman I know.

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We would not have survived without watching the dvd. we still sush our baby. swaddling no longer works since he is older now.

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I had tremendous success with DD#1. She was terribly fussy and cried ALOT!!! I read the book and used all the methods. It really helped her. I haven't really needed it with #2.

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i loved this book!!! i suggest it for all preg friends

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Best video I have ever watched in my life. Yes, it worked!!!

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Yes, it definitely worked for us!!

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hi where do u get the DVD? can u rent it at library?

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I love it! It was a life saver for dd and hopefully it will work with dd #2 if necessary when she arrives. DD#1 loved to be swaddled and the shushing worked wonders along with the swaying back and forth.