"I had to share this with everyone because I'm so amazed it works. For what it's worth, I'm not a salesman, just a desperate parent! I had to go back to work this week, and last night I just started crying because the situation was untenable for all of us. This morning, I downloaded the SoundSmart mp3, put it on right by her crib and put her down. Of course, she started crying — really loud. But I waited in the other room, determined to give it at least the five minutes. At minute four, it was totally quiet. Of course, I rushed in to make sure she was still breathing. She was! Fast asleep! This is a baby who would NEVER sleep without being swaddled and binkied, and who is a determined crier!" |
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—Jan S., Baby Center.com Forums |
"I loved it. I play it in the morning as the children are arriving - It brings a calm over the center and makes it a relaxing atmosphere."
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—Jana F., QualityCare for Kids, Novato, CA
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"To be honest, I've never heard anything like it - we just don't want to turn it off! It literally calms the whole family down, and actually brings us together in a really nice way. You outta market this as medicine and therapy! The baby is happier, and we're ALL happier."
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—Tracey N., Brooklyn, NY
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"My grandson, who is now 10 months old, has been using the BabySleep System CD since his first day of life. He slept through the night at 12 days of age from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am. The CD plays continously through the night and while he naps. If for some reason the CD does not get turned on, his sleep is not as sound or as long. Awesome product!!"
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—Karen
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"To tell you the truth I was doubtful but pleased
to find it was great for the children to relax. It's wonderful for
the children. Thank you."
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—Jan T., California Young World, Sunnyvale, CA |
"We were given this CD and were thrilled when it worked. Our 13 month old was having sleep problems and we were dealing with 4 or 5 night waking's every night. She is now sleeping through the night and when she does wake up it takes seconds to soothe her."
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—Michele H., Portland, OR
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"Having a newborn with Reflux is a challenge. Your CD definitely helps in getting my little monster to sleep. Once down he is in heaven. Thanks for a great product."
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—Mark S., Los Angeles, CA |
"Not only does our 2-month-old sleep longer, but WE sleep better and the whole family is happier" |
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—Tamara Z., Lucerne, Switzerland |
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| A baby's sleep pattern will change depending on their age. Generally, newborns sleep about 8 to 9 hours in the daytime and about 8 hours at night. Most babies do not begin sleeping through the night (6 to 8 hours) without waking until about 3 months of age, or until they weigh 12 to 13 pounds. |  |
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| After 6 months, your baby may again have trouble sleeping through the night. This is a normal development stage often called "separation anxiety". | ||||
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| A baby 's sleep patterns oscillate between what is called "Light Sleep" and "Deep Sleep" - about every hour. It is during the transitions of these periods that your baby may be more vulnerable to waking up (depending on his/her state of hunger or discomfort, etc). | |||
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| How can SoundSleep help? | |||
| The SoundSleep CD can help smooth over the transition between periods of "light sleep" and "deep sleep" while at the same time allowing for a natural stirring as bodily or environmental needs dictate. | |||
| With regular use, the SoundSleep CD will enable you to establish healthy sleep patterns for your baby that work with your child's own naturally developing sleep rhythms. | |||
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| Sleep Essentials: Pointers for Parents (excerpt from the sleepfoundation.org) |
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| Every baby has a distinctive pattern of sleep and waking. As time passes, you'll see that these follow a natural and consistent rhythm throughout the 24-hour day. |  |
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| • | Sleep patterns affect a baby's behavior throughout the day-as well as your baby's health and development. | ||||
| • | A baby's sleep is affected by bedtime routines that parents establish. | ||||
| • | All kinds of outside influences can affect a baby's sleep habits, including illness, stress and any change in routine. | ||||
| • | Sleep patterns change with age and development. | ||||
| • | Parents (and older children) need sleep, too. Try to harmonize your sleep times with your baby's. | ||||
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