11 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book is really harsh, definitely not something I would recommend. Ferber himself has recanted a lot of the techniques in this book. Cry it out is not the answer, it only teaches your child you are not going to be there when they need you. There are many other options. I would recommend Dr. Elizabeth Pantley or Dr. Jay Gordon's books to try first, they are amazing. PLEASE, for your child, think twice about using this book.
8 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is a dreadful book!! Even the author has since recanted these draconian methods. Please do not do this to your baby!
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book was wonderful.I had to switch it up a bit but my daughter is sleeping through the night now!!
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
Help for parents at the end of their rope! Lots of information to help you help your child. Help your child learn to fall asleep, stay asleep and sleep thru the night.
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
I used this book with my first and it worked exactly as promised. However I have continued to use its principles with my next three as well to create a family of great sleepers & no family can ever be truly rested and as a result happy without a good nights sleep for everyone.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
A helpful guide for parents. Some ideas worth using!

Lin G. (
LinG) wrote on 7/8/2006...
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
How to "Ferberize" your baby. Millions of mothers swear by it.

Kristy O. (
KristyO) wrote on 6/1/2005...
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Honestly this book didn't tell me anything I didn't already know... I read this w/my second child and after my first terrible sleeper I pretty much had it covered. This book also talks about sleeping in terms of a function of other behavioral "problems" like bedwetting, colic, etc.

Rachel B. (
travnray) wrote on 2/7/2009...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I was truly surprised to read these reviews and see that there are people who didn't love this book. It is a Must have!! Tho I have to admit that it can get wordy and repetetive, but all in all, I love it. I borrowed a copy from a friend and now I'm ordering my own to keep on the shelf and refer back to.

Jennifer C. (
JennTCamp) wrote on 6/24/2005...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
This really worked for us -- sleep was a power struggle for us until we read & utilized the suggestions in this book.