As many of you know bringing a new baby home can turn your world upside down. Our newest addition was born last Wednesday November 3rd and we just came home last night. We are still in the honeymoon phase and have not even started to begin the adjustment back in to real life.
I remember with my first little guy we read so many books and articles, took classes and watched DVDs on how to care for and prepare for our son. There were so many theories on what worked to calm babies and get them to sleep better and longer. There was one DVD/book set that really worked for us, like miracles.
A friend recommended I watch “The Happiest Baby on the Block” DVD from Dr. Harvey Karp M.D. Being the anxious nesting first time mom I was I got it from my local library and sat my husband down to watch it. I could not believe what I was seeing. Screaming babies being suddenly silenced by the 5 S’s: Swaddle, Side, Swing, Shh, Suck. The more I watched the more I was enthralled by the fact that these babies were so immediately calmed and happy. I could not wait to try it and see if it really worked or if this was the product of some really great testimonial/video editing.
Our son came and my husband started using these techniques from day one. I can tell you from experience that they work. I was shocked. Any time my little one would begin to cry we would start with one of the techniques and continue adding S’s until he stopped. It literally took less than 30 seconds to calm him. It was amazing. My family can attest, it was common to see my husband holding him all swaddled and on his side like in this pic. He LOVED it.
I can’t wait to try these out on my brand new little son. We already know he loves to be swaddled, but honestly he has not cried enough to try out the others yet. He is an angel baby.
Now of course, since this is one of my go to techniques I want all of you to be able to try them out too! I contacted Dr. Karp’s office and we are giving away three copies of The Happiest Baby on the Block DVD!!
To enter: Become a fan of The Happiest Baby on the Block-the official page on Facebook and leave us a comment saying you did so.
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Rebecca says
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Rebecca says
I became a fan of The Happiest Baby on the Block on facebook. I watched this movie once, but couldn’t remember the name of it. So glad to know it now!
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I liked A Little Tipsy on facebook.
Ry and Ally says
I’m now a fan of their’s on FB! Looks interesting!! Thanks for the chance!
Ry and Ally says
Follower of A Little Tipsy!
Rachael says
I would love to see this. I just liked happiest baby on the block on FB.
Rachael says
I follow your blog. Oh, Congrats on your new little guy!!!
Rachael says
I like you on FB.
Scrappy Gifts says
Congrats on the newest addition! I’d better start finishing your Baby Calendar Scrapbook =D
Follower of you!
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Scrappy Gifts says
For my next baby, I’d better try these techniques before going straight to sucking.
Like you on FB – Maryanne Nelson
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Shelly Hectic says
I follow your blog. Congrats on your little guy!!
Shelly Hectic says
I liked A little Tipsy on facebook!
Shelly Hectic says
I became a fan of the Happiest baby on the block on facebook.
Shelly Hectic says
I am going to blog about you and the happiest baby on the block on my blogspot!!
myblueyez says
I like The Happiest Baby on the Block on FB..
myblueyez says
I’m a follower of A Little Tipsy.
myblueyez says
I like A Little Tipsy on FB…
I would love to win this, it would make a great gift for a first time mom friend of mine!
Liz says
I became a fan. I’d love to try out these techniques on my 3rd child that’s coming in March. I just heard about this and would love to learn!
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Liz says
I like a Little Tipsy on FB
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Corbin and Katie says
I just found this blog today and I am SOOO Happy I did…I put it on my blog! And I like the happiest baby on the block on Facebook! So grateful for creative people!!
Jami Schoettler says
The book was awesome! My daughter only was up at night to eat then would go right back to bed ever since the day she came home. It took no time at all for her to start sleeping through the night. I swear by the super tight swaddle! I like The Happiest Baby on the Block on facebook.
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Jami Schoettler says
I follow your blog!
nightowl says
I Became a fan of The Happiest Baby on the Block-the official page on Facebook.
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I Follow A Little Tipsy.
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I Like A Little Tipsy on Facebook.
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Jen says
I am a FB fan of The Happiest Baby on the Block. littlejeni[at]hotmail[dot]com
Jen says
I’m a follower on your blog! littlejeni[at]hotmail[dot]com
Lindsey Springfield says
Im a fan of theirs on FB!
Lindsey Springfield says
i posted about this giveaway on my fb!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1664869268
Shannon says
I am a FB fan of The Happiest Baby….
Shannon says
I follow a little tipsy.
Lindsey Springfield says
I follow your blog! I am due in March with my first (a boy!) and would love to get any tips i can get. My friend was raving about this.
Lindsey
Shannon says
I liked a little tipsy on facebook.
Shannon says
I posted about it on my blog under current giveaways here: http://seekabalancedlife.blogspot.com/
Juls says
I’m a FB fan of The Happiest Baby on the Block.
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Juls says
I’m a follower of A Little Tipsy!
Juls says
I Like A Little Tipsy on FB!
Chrissy says
Oh Congratulations on your new baby boy!! How exciting!
Hope you and the rest of your beautiful family is fine and enjoying a new son and a new brother!! Yay!
Juls says
I blogged about the giveaway on my blog:
http://dustinandjulia.blogspot.com/2010/11/because-i-know-so-many-beautiful-women.html
Designer Jules says
I liked happy baby on facebook. Would love to try this out!
Adrie says
I became a fan of Happy Baby on Facebook. Looks like great techniques. I will try with my new little one coming in February. 🙂
Designer Jules says
Congrats on baby boy! I posted this on my blog http://designerjules.blogspot.com/2010/11/cover-for-me.html
Landon and Kylie says
I am a follower of your blog! Congrats on the new addition!
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ellie g says
MICHELLE!!! How completely awesome is that new baby bundle of blue??? He’s scrumptious! And you look kind of amazing there at the hospital. Hello? Did you not get the memo that you just birthed a child? What the heck?
I hope you’re chillin’ at home and giving thousands of baby kisses. (ahhhh…new baby smell……)
Luvs!!
Better Life Bags says
Became a fan of Happiest Baby on the Block!
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Became a fan of A Little Tipsy on FB!
Better Life Bags says
I follow A Little Tipsy!
Henckel House says
I became a fan of the happiest baby on the block on fb
Henckel House says
I am a follower of A Little Tipsy (by the way, my daughter thought the title was referring to being intoxicated and questioned my reading of this blog – I educated her of the wonderment of this blog rather quickly)
Henckel House says
I like A little tipsy on facebook
Henckel House says
I just made a post about Happiest Baby on the block! Thanks for spurring me on to finally make another post! 1st one in over a month! (I could blame lack of camera connectivity, but really I am just lazy)
Here is the link
http://henckelhouse.blogspot.com/2010/11/happiest-baby-on-block.html
Brooke says
I liked the happiest baby facebook page. brooke bbushman @ gmail dot com.
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Brooke says
I follow you 🙂 brooke bbushman @ gmail dot com.
Hannah says
I’m a new fan of Happiest Baby on the Block!
I’m expecting twins, so anything that can be of extra help would be wonderufl! 🙂
Thanks!
Hannah says
I’m a fan of A Little Tipsy, on face book!
Hannah says
I follow your blog! Great posts, and congrats on the new member of your family!
Hannah says
I posted about the giveaway on facebook!
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Lori says
I’m a fan on FB of Happiest Baby
Lori says
I follow along a little tipsy myself.
Ashley and James says
I’m a fan of the Happiest Baby On the Block on Facebook 🙂
Ashley and James says
I’m a fan of A Little Tipsy on Facebook 🙂
Ashley and James says
And I now follow your blog 🙂
Lyndee says
I tweeted about this giveaway.
Lyndee says
I become a fan of The Happiest baby on facebook.
Lyndee says
I am a fan of A Little Tipsy.
Jaimie says
Congrats on the new little guy! He’s adorable!
Rande says
I follow A Little Tipsy
Jessica says
I like a little tipsy on facebook
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Aleta says
I became a fan of Happiest Baby on FB.
Aleta says
I like A Little Tipsy on FB.
Aleta says
I follow A Little Tipsy blog.
Sky Princess says
I am a fan of happiest baby on the block on Facebook under the name of Sharon Young. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Bethany says
I became a fan on facebook. Would love this . . .due in February! 🙂
Celia says
I became a fan of The Happiest Baby on facebook… a friend let me borrow the book when my little one first arrived… totally helped!
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Celia says
I’m a follower of Tipsy…
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Anonymous says
Athena here, I became a fan of your page on FB.
Anonymous says
Athena again,
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I became a fan of Happiest Baby on the Block on FB.
Anonymous says
Athena again, now a follower of A little Tipsy.
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I hope I win this, I have a 5 week old and need this BADLY.
Becky says
really could use any help. If I don’t win I’ll have to find it online & buy it
Ceeu N Uila says
Followed “A Little Tipsy”….done
Ceeu N Uila says
Liked “A Little Tipsy”……DONE!! would’ve LOVED it on FB but there’s no button for it…lol….
Nicole says
I’m a fan of Happiest baby on Facebook! Thanks for the awesome giveaway and good luck with your new little one.
Nicole says
I”m a follower of A litle tipsy! Thanks