https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:20:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2239128 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 08:56:20 +0000 littlebug 2239128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second the DVD. The book is informative in that it presents all the research and reasoning behind why the 5 Ss work, but the DVD gets it done. It's nice to be able to watch it being done so you know you're doing it right. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2239030 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 06:42:00 +0000 ineebee 2239030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I read the book, then wanted DH to know about it so I found the video on YouTube. So angry that I read the book when the 10min video was all you need! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238959 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 23:13:08 +0000 cascademom 2238959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We read the book during one of our worst colic nights with E. Can't survive right now without the 5 S's and our exercise ball. His toddler book is effective too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238852 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 20:05:18 +0000 CakeLady 2238852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i read the book while i was still pregnant, so time was not of the essence, but i still found there to be a lot of fluff. since you have a new LO on your hands, i suspect you want the techniques asap. i'd go for the DVD or see if there is a cliffs notes version online. This one looks good:<br /> <a href="http://www.babycenter.com/0_harvey-karps-happiest-baby-method-for-baby-sleep-and-soothin_10373838.bc" rel="nofollow">http://www.babycenter.com/0_harvey-karps-happiest-baby-method-for-baby-sleep-and-soothin_10373838.bc</a></p> <p>It is a LIFESAVER! I wish it still worked on my 13 month old... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238798 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:47:46 +0000 sapphire 2238798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No experience with DVD. Both DH and I read the book and both agrees it was the most useful thing we read prior to LO bring born. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238794 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:41:17 +0000 LindsayInNY 2238794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKoala: @snowjewelz: I'll let you know! I might try and find the DVD this weekend. I'm over the lack of naps and two hour bedtime routines! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238792 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:40:15 +0000 ChitownRo 2238792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DVD was quick, with visual examples. It was SO helpful those first few weeks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238784 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:28:28 +0000 californiadreams 2238784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only read the book and enjoyed it. Didn't feel the need for dvd after that. Was a really easy read too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238783 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:24:09 +0000 BKCaribBaby 2238783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DVD because it showed how to do everything. I found in the early months that I had no time to read, but everyone is different. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238571 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:22:42 +0000 Corduroy 2238571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DVD! I found it so helpful to see the moves in action. Lots of libraries have the DVD, if you can get there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238564 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:20:21 +0000 Mrs. J 2238564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DVD was great! And I agree with @MrBee: DH was really good at it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238534 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:55:34 +0000 hilsy85 2238534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>book is good, but DVD is really the most helpful--way better to watch the 5s in action than read about them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238524 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:51:50 +0000 abbydabbydoodlebug 2238524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Read the book and found a YouTube video to see in person. I found one with the author doing it, which I found helpful. It was wonderful for our daughter! I couldn't have survived the first 8 weeks without it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238516 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:46:14 +0000 birdofafeather 2238516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We watched the video through Netflix. Forget whether it was dvd or streaming at the time (3 years ago!). We used them extensively. I think I also found a good number of videos on YouTube for refreshers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238515 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:40:50 +0000 Foodnerd81 2238515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did DVD. Like you I knew DH wouldn't read the book. We did it before she was born but I actually think after we knew what we were up against it might have been more helpful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238513 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:38:55 +0000 kodybear 2238513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DVD! the dvd went straight to the point, and had visual examples of the 5s. the book was a little long winded for me. they both cover the same material. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238499 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:22:21 +0000 MamaG 2238499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd do the DVD. That's what DH and I did. He mostly thought it was crazy, but in desperation tried it and was surprised it worked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238474 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:01:05 +0000 catomd00 2238474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Book is great but DVDs saves time! The 5 S's saved me in the first few months!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238469 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:59:57 +0000 snowjewelz 2238469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: You want the book? I got it from another bee on here and I can send it to you if you want! I'd say I'd hand it to you but I prob won't be in the city for a while. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238459 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:53:21 +0000 mrbee 2238459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: Yah totally!</p> <p>One of the neat things about the 5S system, is that guys are often really good at using the 5Ss... because we tend to Shush and Swing so vigorously! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238455 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:52:39 +0000 MrsKoala 2238455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never watched it on DVD but I have the book and would be willing to send it to you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238454 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:52:36 +0000 Mrs D 2238454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: We had DD 2 years ago and it was only DVD - but maybe it streams now? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238453 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:52:11 +0000 kiddosc 2238453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We watched a video on it in our birth class. The 5 S's were a lifesaver. If your DH won't read the book, definitely do the DVD. Or I'm sure you could find something adequate on youtube. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238451 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:51:36 +0000 Madison43 2238451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely DVD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238447 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:50:04 +0000 LindsayInNY 2238447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I also thought it would be easier for DH to watch with me. He won't read the book. </p> <p>@Mrs D: Does Netflix have it streaming or DVD only? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238445 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:48:36 +0000 Mrs D 2238445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we watched the DVD through netflix....5 S's were critical for the witching hour </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238443 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:45:09 +0000 Mamasig 2238443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't get either. But I used the 5 s's and it defintely worked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238437 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:42:26 +0000 Jess1483 2238437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I watched the DVD--definitely did not have time to read a book with DS1 (he sounds similar to your little lady at this point.) I will say, though, that we had to watch it with LO in another room--all the crying seemed to distress him! I thought it was very helpful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238436 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:42:22 +0000 mediagirl 2238436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Book is great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/happiest-baby-on-the-block-reviews#post-2238435 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:41:29 +0000 mrbee 2238435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: DVD is so much easier to get through when you're sleep-deprived, I think! </p>