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2020 Patti Ideran, OTR/L, CEIM; Mark Fishbein, MD, FAAP; Kate Benton, PhD; Diana Bohm, MS, CCC-SLP/L; Stephanie Krantz, RN, BSN, IBCLC, PMH-C; Nicole Nalepa, RD, LDN; and Julie Stielstra, MLS

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The CALM Baby Method: Solutions for Fussy Days and Sleepless Nights should be the baby manual every new parent receives. Every page is full of immediately useful information, covering topics including reading infant cues, why babies cry, normal development, attachment, sleep, and soothing an upset baby. Reading this book will also calm distressed parents by putting practical tools in their hands.

Pec Indman, PA, EdD, MFT, PMH-C, coauthor of Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postnatal Depression and Anxiety

If you are the parent of a newborn, this is the book to keep on your nightstand. The CALM Baby Method: Solutions for Fussy Days and Sleepless Nights is a valuable resource that provides practical and effective solutions to help parents feel confident when dealing with a fussy or high-needs baby. I enthusiastically recommend this book for all new parents!

Anne H. Zachry, PhD, OTR/L, author of Retro Baby and associate professor and chair of occupational therapy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

A valuable and much-needed resource for parents and also professionals who work with infants and their families. Written in easy to understand language. Backed by years of experience from recognized experts. Parents of preemies and newborns will find many strategies to support a happier baby and positive successful feeding experiences. Professionals will appreciate the comprehensive information that is readily available to their practice.

Catherine S. Shaker, MS/CCC-SLP, BCS-S, senior clinician feeding and swallowing/NICU and pediatrics, AdventHealth for Children, https://shaker4swallowingandfeeding.com

Colic is a complex phenomenon not easily addressed by simple strategies. In this book, Ideran and Fishbein have embraced that complexity in a clean and family-friendly way. This book provides insights into the multiple contributions to colic (including sensory, gastrointestinal, and social-emotional factors) while providing grounded suggestions of strategies to help families understand their own childs unique behavioral profile to individualize management of colic-related infant behavior.

Marie E. Anzalone, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA, occupational therapist and coauthor of Sensory Integration and Self-Regulation in Infants and Toddlers: Helping Very Young Children Interact With Their Environment