Is there any scientific documentation of the existence of “the calming reflex”?
Good question! When you watch my DVD you will see baby after baby who’s crying is calmed in seconds when I do the “5 S’S”. This is exactly what we see when a reflex is being turned on. Studies are now being done to develop even more documentation for this reflex. In fact, the Department of Health of Boulder Colorado just reported their experience teaching THB to much stressed, high risk families. They found that in 41/42 families THB immediately improved the parent’s ability to calm the baby’s fussing and infants immediately began sleeping an extra 1-3 hours/night. “Dr. Karp’s book is fascinating. It presents the top science about the development of babies in a style that is sensible and a pleasure to read. I believe it will reassure and guide new parents for many years to come.”-Julius Richmond, MD, Professor of Health Policy, Harvard Medical School, founder Head Start, former Surgeon General of the United States. Please visit our website www.thehappiestbaby.com for further informatio
Good question! When you watch The Happiest Baby DVD you will see one crying baby after another being calmed in seconds. This is exactly what we see when a reflex is being turned on. Numerous studies of the 5 S’s are now being done across the US. For example, the Department of Health of Boulder Colorado sent nurses into the homes of stressed, high-risk families to teach them The Happiest Baby approach. In 41/42 families they found that The Happiest Baby immediately improved the parent’s ability to calm the baby’s fussing and it often increased a baby’s sleep by extra 1-3 hours/night. “Dr. Karp’s work is fascinating. It presents the top science about the development of babies in a style that is sensible and a pleasure to read. I believe it will reassure and guide new parents for many years to come.” – Julius Richmond, MD, Professor, Harvard Medical School,former US Surgeon General.
