Why Is My Baby Crying?: The Parent's Survival Guide for Coping with Crying Problems and Colic

By Barry M. Lester and Catherine O'Neill Grace

Book Overview

Each year, of the approximately four million babies born, 800,000 suffer from colic: excessive crying that causes extreme distress to parents and children. In this informative and accessible guide, renowned colic expert Barry M. Lester, Ph.D., explores the science of colic and its long-lasting effects on the physical and emotional health of the child and family. He provides simple, proven strategies and detailed clinical suggestions for alleviating the array of symptoms associated with crying problems. With sympathy and candor, Dr. Lester gives encouragement, support, and hope to moms and dads as they navigate this first crisis in the parent-child relationship.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060556714
• ISBN13: 9780060556716
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Great information for new parents - highly recommend.

I had to read this book for a project for work. I had a colicky baby, but those years were behind me when I read Barry Lester's book. I just couldn't believe that this information hadn't been disseminated widely. My only criticism is that I wish there was more information on how to sooth a colicky baby. For understanding colic, this is great. For dealing with colic, I would recommend "The Happiest Baby on the Block."