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Nov 2024
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The Secrets to Calming Babies ft. Dr. Ha...

Larry Hagner
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Dr. Harvey Karp is a renowned pediatrician and co-founder of Happiest Baby, known for his Happiest Baby/Happiest Toddler books that have guided millions of parents worldwide. He created the SNOO Smart Sleeper, an FDA-authorized bassinet that adds hours to infant sleep, now used in over 160 hospitals and offered as a benefit by 80+ companies.

Today, Dr. Harvey Karp shares practical advice for new parents, focusing on the crucial "fourth trimester"—the first few months of a baby's life when they still crave a womb-like environment for comfort. He introduces his "5 S's" method—Swaddling, Side/Stomach position, Shushing, Swinging, and Sucking—to help soothe babies, reduce crying, and improve sleep.

Dr. Karp discusses the impact of sleep deprivation on parents and highlights the SNOO smart sleeper, developed with MIT engineers, to help babies sleep longer and ease parental stress. He emphasizes the long-term benefits of early nurturing and guides listeners to HappiestBaby.com for more resources and support.

Dr. Karp is Esquire’s new parenting advice columnist. Read “Ask Dr. Harvey Karp” on Esquire.com.

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