Secrets of the baby whisperer : how to calm, connect, and communicate with your baby

Explains how to interpret the sounds, movements, and expressions of infants to determine what they are trying to express.;Becoming the baby whisperer -- Loving the baby you gave birth to -- E.A.S.Y. does it -- S.L.O.W. down (and appreciate your baby's language) -- The E: whose mouth is it anyway? -- The A: wake up and smell the nappy -- The S: to sleep, perchance to cry -- The Y: it's your turn -- Great expectations: special circumstances and unforeseen events -- Three-day magic: the ABC cure for accidental parenting. "GETTING ANY SLEEP?"It's an insidious myth that all new parents must give up not only their sleep but their entire lives for the first year of a baby's life. Codswallop, says British-born Tracy Hogg. Having worked with more than five thousand babies over the past twenty years, and dubbed "The Baby Whisperer" by her grateful clientele, Tracy has the unique ability to understand a baby's every coo and cry. She can tell instantly whether a baby is hungry, tired, in real distress, or just in need of a little TLC. But her most amazing gift is her ability to teach parents how they too can "whisper" to their babies. In this groundbreaking book, Tracy concentrates her vast knowledge (and huge doses of uncommon sense) into simple, accessible programs that parents can begin as early as the first weeks of a baby's life. With these programs you will learn???E.A.S.Y.--how to get baby to eat, play, and sleep on a schedule that will make every member of the household's life easier and happier.???S.L.O.W.--how to interpret what your baby is trying to tell you (so you don't try to feed him when he really wants a nap).???How to identify which type of baby yours is--Angel, Textbook, Touchy, Spirited, or Grumpy--and then learn the best way to interact with that type.???Tracy's Three Day Magic--how to change any and all bad habits (yours and the baby's) in just three days. But perhaps the most important part of Tracy's philosophy is contained in one word: respect. Tracy advises treating your baby as you would any human being--think twice before shaking loud toys in a baby's face, lifting a baby's legs over her head with no advance warning, or even letting a baby cry it out. At the heart of Tracy's simple but profound message: treat the baby as you would like to be treated yourself. Reassuring, down-to-earth, and often flying in the face of conventional wisdom, Secrets of the Baby Whisperer promises parents not only a healthier, happier baby but a more relaxed and happy household as well. From the Hardcover edition “TRACY HOGG HAS GIVEN PARENTS A GREAT GIFT–the ability to develop early insight into their child’s temperament.” –Los Angeles Family When Tracy Hogg’s Secrets of the Baby Whisperer was first published, it soared onto bestseller lists across the country. Parents everywhere became “whisperers” to their newborns, amazed that they could actually communicate with their baby within weeks of their child’s birth. Tracy gave parents what for some amounted to a miracle: the ability to understand their baby’s every coo and cry so that they could tell immediately if the baby was hungry, tired, in real distress, or just in need of a little TLC. Tracy also dispelled the insidious myth that parents must go sleepless for the first year of a baby’s life–because a happy baby sleeps through the night. Now you too can benefit from Tracy’s more than twenty years’ experience. In this groundbreaking book, she shares simple, accessible programs in which you will learn: • E.A.S.Y.–how to get baby to eat, play, and sleep on a schedule that will make every member of the household’s life easier and happier. • S.L.O.W.–how to interpret what your baby is trying to tell you (so you don’t try to feed him when he really wants a nap). • How to identify which type of baby yours is–Angel, Textbook, Touchy, Spirited, or Grumpy–and then learn the best way to interact with that type. • Tracy’s Three Day Magic–how to change any and all bad habits (yours and the baby’s) in just three days. At the heart of Tracy’s simple but profound message: treat the baby as you would like to be treated yourself. Reassuring, down-to-earth, and often flying in the face of conventional wisdom, Secrets of the Baby Whisperer promises parents not only a healthier, happier baby but a more relaxed and happy household as well. A unique program for understanding and communicating effectively with your baby from infant expert Tracy Hogg. The combination of interactive self-questioning and expert, friendly advice will change how you approach parenting, leading to transformative results. 'Miracles are her business' — Jodie Foster 'The honest truth is that Tracy Hogg has provided me with more insight into the things that matter than anyone else' — Observer Review 'She achieves what, to hard-pressed parents, seem like miracles' — Mail on Sunday '...in a different league than all other 'how to manage as a parent' books' — Daily Mail 'A book that changed our lives' — ***** Reader review 'This book is amazing' — ***** Reader review 'Great book, full of easy tips and tricks for new parents. I would highly recommend it!!!!' — ***** Reader review 'The BEST baby advice book, EVER!!' — ***** Reader review 'A God Send!' — ***** Reader review **************************************************************** Tracy Hogg knows babies. She can calm even the most distressed or difficult infant, because she understands their language. Hence, her clients call her 'The Baby Whisperer' . In this remarkable parenting book, Tracy demystifies the magic she has performed with some five thousand babies. She teaches parents how to work out what kind of baby they have , what kind of mother or father they are , and what kind of parenting plan will work best for them . Believing that babies need to become part of the family - rather than dominate it - she has developed a practical programme that works with infants as young as a day old. Full of questionnaires, clearly explained theories and easy-to-follow, practical, expert advice - this book is guaranteed to set you on the path to calm and confident parenting. Tracy Hogg Knows Babies. She Can Calm Even The Most Distressed Or Difficult Infant, Because She Understands Their Language. Hence, Her Clients Call Her 'the Baby Whisperer'. Her Incredible Sensitivity And Ability To Read Infants' Cries, Coos And Assorted Baby Noises Quickly Earned Tracy The Admiration And Gratitude Of High-profile Couples, Including A Host Of Celebrities. In This Remarkable Parenting Book, Tracy Demystifies The Magic She Has Performed With Some Five Thousand Babies. She Teaches Parents How To Work Out What Kind Of Baby They Have, What Kind Of Mother And Father They Are, And What Kind Of Parenting Plan Will Work Best For Them. Believing That Babies Need To Become Part Of The Family - Rather Than Dominate It - She Has Developed A Practical Programme That Works With Infants As Young As A Day Old. Her Methods Are Also Applauded By Scientists: 'tracy's Is A Voice That Should Be Heard. She Appears Very Knowledgeable About Modern Infant Research And Has Incorporated This To A Level Parents Can Understand. In Spite Of All The Baby How-tos On The Market, This One Will Stand Out.' "GETTING ANY SLEEP?" It's an insidious myth that all new parents must give up not only their sleep but their entire lives for the first year of a baby's life. Codswallop, says British-born Tracy Hogg. Having worked with more than five thousand babies over the past twenty years, and dubbed "The Baby Whisperer" by her grateful clientele, Tracy has the unique ability to understand a baby's every coo and cry. She can tell instantly whether a baby is hungry, tired, in real distress, or just in need of a little TLC. But her most amazing gift is her ability to teach parents how they too can "whisper" to their babies. In this groundbreaking book, Tracy concentrates her vast knowledge (and huge doses of uncommon sense) into simple, accessible programs that parents can begin as early as the first weeks of a baby's life. With these programs you will learn ̧ E.A.S.Y.--how to get baby to eat, play, and sleep on a schedule that will make every member of the... The author knows babies. She can calm even the most distressed or difficult infant, because she understands their language. In this book, she teaches parents how to work out what kind of baby they have, what kind of mother and father they are, and what kind of parenting plan will work best for them.